Historical Paul Tuttle Chair
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Historical Paul Tuttle Chair
About the Item
- Creator:Paul Tuttle (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Minor structural damages. The chair has had repairs to it during its 64 years, contact us for a detailed condition report.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU83691597452
Paul Tuttle
Paul Tuttle was born in Springfield, Missouri, and lived in St. Louis until World War II. As an Air Force cartographer, he was stationed in India, where the architecture and landscape influenced his pursuit of a design career.
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