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1950s Pair of Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lotus Arm Chairs in White Fiberglass

$6,000per set
£4,555.94per set
€5,210.06per set
CA$8,382.87per set
A$9,323.58per set
CHF 4,868.48per set
MX$113,458.07per set
NOK 62,177.98per set
SEK 58,311.97per set
DKK 38,884.67per set
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This is a pair of Lotus Chairs, Model 115-LF, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Laverne International in 1958. The design was part of Laverne’s Fiberglass Group. The listed price includes the pair. The chairs feature molded fiberglass seats, having a smooth interior and a textured exterior, and have sculptural steel bases with a white enameled finish. The shape of the seat is meant to resemble a lotus flower. Each chair measures 22.5 inches long, 24.25 inches wide, and is 31 inches high. They have a seat height of 18 inches. These chairs have some fading to the finish on both the seats and the bases. They’ve adopted more of an off-white hue from age. There are some nicks and scratches (normal wear) on the bases. Overall, these chairs are in very good vintage condition with age apparent. Please see photos. Genuinely faulty goods will be replaced or money refunded on a case by case basis, however we must be advised of any faulty goods upon receipt of the item. It is the customer's responsibility to pay for return shipping and ship the item back to us. If the item is found to be faulty, we will also refund the postage cost. If there is no damage to the item, but a return is approved, the buyer will be responsible for both the initial and return shipping cost. It is at our discretion to refuse the refund of undamaged goods. If an order is placed and you would like to cancel the order, please notify us immediately. Any refunds will be processed via the same means that payment was made.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 230324101stDibs: LU8164240509452

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