Chromcraft Lucite & Glass Space-Age Dining Set, 1970's
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Chromcraft Lucite & Glass Space-Age Dining Set, 1970's
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- Creator:Chromcraft (Maker)
- Similar to:Charles and Ray Eames (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 46 in (116.84 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Recent re-upholstery to seats. Usual scratching to glass top, scuffs and scratching to acrylic chairs. A couple of small abrasions to seat backs are pictured. Wear to white vinyl covering to table base top, not very noticeable, under glass top.
- Seller Location:Fulton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5539225202972
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