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Rare Pair of Napoleonic Campaign Chairs John Vesey

$22,000per set
£16,527.02per set
€19,058.34per set
CA$30,527.87per set
A$33,923.20per set
CHF 17,776.12per set
MX$416,007.55per set
NOK 226,724per set
SEK 213,293.61per set
DKK 142,243.32per set
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About the Item

Designed by John Vesey circa 1958, the pair of Napoleonic campaign adjustable chairs are of the model in his repertoire that rarely surfaced on the vintage market. These chairs were constructed with a mental frame that appears elegant and airy, the leather upholstery and adjustable arm bands took the cues from traditional French Campaign chair. The position of the back can be adjusted with the arm leather straps. The combination is a perfect modern interpretation of antiquity, a very central concept of John Vesey's design philosophy. Reference: John Vesey, Inc., manufacturer's catalog, unpaginated.
  • Creator:
    John Vesey (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 38 in (96.52 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1958
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine vintager condition with an over age-appropriate patina, metal is no longer as shining as new but remains very attractive with an even vintage cared look. Ready for placement.20.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945042671682

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