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Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

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Set of six original French Modernist dining chairs featuring an open airy designed frame. Tall backs with rounded vertical post and horizontal slats create a dramatic and aesthetic negative space between the wood top and the cushioned seat. The chairs are streamline in overall shape. All chair frames were refinished in a medium toned, warm brown color. The original vintage cushion seats are upholstered in beige naugahyde. They have wear and speckles of dirt in the crevices. The seats are removable for re-upholstery. Can be used as side chairs, office chairs in a Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industrial, Cubism, or Art Deco setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinished in the past and in very good condition. Barely discernible scratches or imperfections here or there, commensurate with age. The seats are quite presentable but original and have some dirt in the crevices and thus could use reupholstery.
  • Seller Location:
    New York City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU901325675022

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