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Set of Eight Dining Chairs Attributed to Directional

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Set of eight high-back dining chairs with slender, elegantly curved mahogany legs and fully upholstered seats and backs. Attributed to Directional, possibly a Paul McCobb design, mid to late 20th century. Provenance: Alan Moss Gallery, thence to a private New York owner.
  • Attributed to:
    Directional (Manufacturer)Paul McCobb (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wooden legs have been refinished and are in good shape with only minor wear; seats were re-upholstered approximately 20 years ago and the fabric shows wear and some blemishes consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU828533152762
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