Overview

• CCTV footage shows a man and woman waiting for security to leave before the tourist sat on the crystal-studded chair, which buckled under his weight.
• The chair, designed by Nicola Bolla and covered with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, was described by local media as extremely fragile.
• After initially fearing the piece could not be repaired, restorers and Italian law enforcement successfully returned the chair to its original condition.
• In its official statement the museum condemned the stunt as irresponsible and launched a campaign to raise visitor awareness about respecting art.
• The tourists have not been identified or held liable and the museum has not said whether it will pursue legal action.