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Brutalist Armchair
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These 1970s-era Brutalist arm chairs from Budapest Hungary. During the 1960s and 1970s, Hungarian furniture makers were asked to create simple, modern designs that could be mass-produced. They were to compete with Western European designs and thereby show the creativity and superiority of the Socialist system. Consequently, many of the designs were quite daring and dramatic. This daring often expressed itself in a Brutalist vocabulary, which made a dramatic and intentional break with all previous design schemes. These chairs are made from poplar wood and once had sheepskin upholstery, which had badly deteriorated. The frames were restored and the upholstery was replaced with synthetic fur. They are quite comfortable and make a lively addition to a contemporary room. Price for EACH.
- Dimensions:Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Seat Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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