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Italian Gentleman's Valet in the Manner of Fratelli Rugitti
David Griffith Antiques
for sale €989     $1,073
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David Griffith Antiques

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Italian Gentleman's Valet in the Manner of Fratelli Rugitti

1920 - 1940
Description

Unusual super quality Italian gentleman's valet in the manner of Fratelli Rugitti. Polished oak with recovered lift up tartan seat containing two small storage compartments. Trouser rail and jacket hanger, retractable belt and tie rods with demi lune change and key tray to the rear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116.8cm (45.98")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Mid Century Valet Chair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170735
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74356
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Description
Unusual super quality Italian gentleman's valet in the manner of Fratelli Rugitti. Polished oak with recovered lift up tartan seat containing two small storage compartments.
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Trouser rail and jacket hanger, retractable belt and tie rods with demi lune change and key tray to the rear.
David Griffith Antiques
Height
116.8cm (45.98")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Mid Century Valet Chair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170735
Dealers Internal Ref
74356
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat.
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Archive I A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat.

Italian Gentleman's Valet in the Manner of Fratelli Rugitti

Archive II A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat. View III
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Archive V A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat. View VI
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David Griffith Antiques

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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
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A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat.
Italian Gentleman's Valet in the Manner of Fratelli Rugitti
Ref: SA1170735
A mid-century wooden valet chair featuring a coat hanger backrest, a swivel coin tray, and a folding scissor frame with a red tartan upholstered seat.
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A gentlemans valet chair, often referred to as a silent butler, is a piece of bedroom furniture designed to hold suit jackets, trousers, ties, and personal accoutrements while providing a seat for putting on footwear. Popularised in the mid-20th century, particularly in Italy, these functional stands combined storage with compact seating.

Authentic mid-century Italian valet chairs were typically crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, beech, or teak, often featuring brass hardware and mechanism joints. The seats were upholstered in woven textiles, vinyl, or leather, incorporating integrated coat hangers, trouser bars, and trinket trays.

Identification relies on examining the construction mechanisms, such as folding scissor legs or brass hinges, along with maker marks or metal badges from manufacturers like Fratelli Reguitti. Smoothly turned timber hanger tops, integrated accessory trays, and original mid-century upholstery hardware also indicate authenticity.

Place the valet stand in a master bedroom, dressing room, or guest room as a functional decorative piece. It serves as an organic accent alongside modern minimalist wardrobes or positioned in an alcove to display structured outerwear.

Clean the timber frame periodically using a soft cloth and a high-quality natural beeswax polish, avoiding synthetic sprays. Dust the upholstered seat gently with a brush attachment and check brass joint fixings regularly to ensure structural integrity without over-tightening.
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