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Unusual Pair of French Art Deco Ebonised Armchairs in a Crushed Velvet

$6,986per set
£5,100per set
€6,010.03per set
CA$9,599.15per set
A$10,743.25per set
CHF 5,607.15per set
MX$131,012.32per set
NOK 71,763.93per set
SEK 67,933.75per set
DKK 44,852.05per set
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A very comfortable pair of Art Deco 20th century ebonised armchairs upholstered in an off white crushed velvet. French Circa 1930-40. The design and shape of these chairs say it all, they have elegance and style. Having a sprung vase shaped inset square top back , the armrest scrolled and piped retaining a feathered cushion seat. Of U shape design having an ebonised front facade with shaped and tapered legs to the front and rear. Very stylish, these chairs having been upholstered in a top grade crushed velvet with the timber having been French polished to an excellent finish. These armchairs are extremely comfortable, they have a very soft sprung back with a large feathered cushion seat. Offered in excellent condition these unique and contemporary armchairs have a design we have not seen before and will work well in any contemporary setting. Measures: Width: 36 1/4 inches - 92 cm Height: 34 inches - 86.5 cm Depth: 33 1/2 inches - 85 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.06 in (86.5 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Velvet,Wood,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Offered in excellent condition these unique and contemporary armchairs have a design we have not seen before and will work well in any contemporary setting.
  • Seller Location:
    Benington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28241stDibs: LU1183225617792

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