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Maxime Old, Rare pair of armchairs from the Marhaba Hotel in Morocco

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MAXIME OLD (1910 - 1991) Pair of chairs from the Marhaba Hotel in Morocco, France 1953 Exceptional and extremely rare pair of Maxime Old chairs from the Marhaba Hotel in Morocco. The chairs has been made by Maxime Old in France in 1953 for this specific hotel. Fully re-upholstered in new camel hued leather. The wood bases are fully restored and refinished. The chairs have been reupholstered. Illustrated in “Maxime Old” by Yves Badetz, Norma Editions, 2000. Pages 198-199. Provenance: - Marhaba Hotel, Morocco - Collector in Algeria who owned two pairs that we purchased Condition: Excellent condition, fully repaired, refinished and reupholstered, original bronze hardware in original condition with some degrees of patina and oxidation. Stitched straps have been redone as original. Measurements: Height: 37.25" x Width: 24.5” x Depth: 29”
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: The chairs were in poor condition when we acquired them and they have been fully repaired and re-glued. Reupholstered. Replacements made: Some parts have been replaced due to damages that could have caused a lack of sturdiness. Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition, fully repaired, refinished and reupholstered, original bronze hardware in original condition with some degrees of patina and oxidation. Stitched straps have been redone as original. The cushions have been redone.
  • Seller Location:
    Encino, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881338634662
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