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1960s Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Directors Chairs White Chrome
By Virtue Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros Gorgouse pair of
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Vintage 1960s American Directoire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Robert Kjer Jakobsen for Virtue Brothers. They are in wonderful vintage condition. The sling’s have been
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Late 20th C. Framed Gustavo Novoa Pencil Signed, Titled and Numbered Lithograph
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Morristown, NJ
wrote the text and executed the paintings, was a collection of rhymes on “Vice and Virtue” that gave a
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Prints

Materials

Metal

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Set of 4 Chrome Director Chairs by Virtue Bros. California
By Virtue Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency Sculptural Metal Brass Tone Kitchen Dining Chair Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Sculptural Metal Brass Tone Kitchen Dining Chairs by Virtue Bros. Mfg
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