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Plycraft Bernardo

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Armchair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Upholstered white vinyl Armchair. All original! Original Cherner
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Norman Cherner for Plycraft  Armchair
Norman Cherner for Plycraft  Armchair
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 22 in
Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner 'Bernardo' for Plycraft, USA
By Norman Cherner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Early Pretzel Chairs by Norman Cherner 'Bernardo' for Plycraft, USA Set of Four Early
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut, Plywood

Early Norman Cherner for Plycraft Dining Chairs in Walnut, Set of 4
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Stamford, CT
Bernardo for Plycraft,” lacked Cherner's rightful credit. However, Cherner sought justice, ultimately
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

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By Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
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