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Rapids Boston

Set of Six Walnut Dining Armchairs by Rapids of Boston
By Rapids Furniture Company 1
Located in Dorchester, MA
Sold in the late 1950s by Rapids Furniture of Boston, this set of mid-century dining chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Set of Six Walnut Dining Armchairs by Rapids of Boston
Set of Six Walnut Dining Armchairs by Rapids of Boston
$3,900 / set
H 31.25 in W 21.75 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reveal an adjustable shelf and single drawer. Retains the 'Rapids' of Boston tag (the furniture showroom
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Pair of 3 Drawer Maplewood Chests of Drawers with Brass Hardware
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By Conger A. Metcalf
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Rapids, Iowa and died in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his art studies in 1932 at the Iowa Stone City
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Rapids Boston For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rapids boston available at 1stDibs. A rapids boston — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rapids boston, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A rapids boston made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rapids boston that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lifetime Furniture Co., Milo Baughman and Conger A. Metcalf produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rapids Boston?

The average selling price for a rapids boston at 1stDibs is $2,900, while they’re typically $2,000 on the low end and $6,900 for the highest priced.