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Fritz Hansen Chair 1982

10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.
10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.

10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.

By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of ten "China" chairs designed by Hans Wegner and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1982.

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner

Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.

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3207 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1982
3207 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1982

3207 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1982

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H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in

3207 chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1982

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The Series 7 designed by Arne Jacobsen is one of the most iconic chairs in the history of Fritz Hansen and perhaps also in furniture history.

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