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Czech Cubist Side Chair, Open Back by Pavel Janák

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$1,400
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£1,073.20
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€1,228.37
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CA$1,999.84
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A$2,193.21
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CHF 1,136.30
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MX$26,353.17
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NOK 14,304.06
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SEK 13,424.77
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DKK 9,177.04

About the Item

Cubist side chair by Czech architect and designer Pavel Janák (1881 – 1956), a pioneer in stripping away ornament. Don’t let the expressive angles fool you - this piece is very comfortable to sit on. Among the most distinctive and most frequently published pieces of early Czech Cubist furniture. It is a reproduction of the original stored in the Museum of Decorative Arts.
  • Creator:
    Pavel Janák (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.25 in (102.24 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Seat Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Style:
    De Stijl (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1985
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9232242386202

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