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1970s High Back Bird Chair by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm
$3,000
£2,277.59
€2,610.05
CA$4,258.10
A$4,644.51
CHF 2,439.88
MX$56,189.10
NOK 30,523.72
SEK 28,820.47
DKK 19,482.19
About the Item
This is an original high back Bird Chair, model FK6725, also commonly referred to as the Tulip chair. It was initially referred to as The Bucket Chair by its designers, Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm. The piece was manufactured in Germany by Alfred Kill International. Its design features a fiberglass shell and retains its original off-white leather upholstery. It appears that the leather color may have been restored, though the leather itself remains original This version has a 5-star steel base with casters.
The chair measures 25.2 inches deep, 29.14 inches wide, and 43.41 inches high. The leather has creasing from use. The corners and edges show some wear. Overall, the condition is good with light wear. 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:Alfred Kill International (Manufacturer),Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 43.41 in (110.27 cm)Width: 29.14 in (74.02 cm)Depth: 25.2 in (64.01 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 221227031stDibs: LU8164240510732
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