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Set of 6 J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern

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Set of six late 1950s Widdicomb modernist dining chairs in walnut with upholstered seat and floating back cushions held suspended by brass fittings. Designed by J. Stuart Clingman. The sinewy lines, tapered legs and floating back panel are similar to other grand designs of the period by other illustrious names such as Gio Ponti, Melchiore BEGA and Erno Fabry. Clingman's distinctive back legs set his apart. From Google" "J. Stuart Clingman, one of the pioneers of Mid-Century Modern, Danish-inspired furniture design. Along with his contemporaries T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and George Nakashima, Clingman was a highly sought-after furniture designer who produced some of the finest designs for John Widdicomb and other Grand Rapids manufacturers. Clingman was one of the founding members of the Grand Rapids Furniture Designers Association, a group of designers that included the top names in midcentury Furniture design who worked in Grand Rapids, a mecca for modern furniture manufacturing in the era. Not a lot of Clingman furniture was manufactured, so it is hard to come by today. He designed for John Widdicomb’s more upscale clientele, and his furniture was not made in great quantities. His designs were largely custom made." These chairs measure 38" T x 22.5" W x 21" D for the arm chairs and are 19.5" W x 21" D for the sides.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. These chairs are in very nice vintage condition with light age appropriate wear. The upholstery still looks nice-clean ! There are some minor bumps and dings to frames but nothing serious.
  • Seller Location:
    Pemberton, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU943213965342
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