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Pair of American 1930s 'Cafe Society' Chairs

$15,000per item
£11,268.42per item
€12,994.32per item
CA$20,814.46per item
A$23,129.45per item
CHF 12,120.08per item
MX$283,641.51per item
NOK 154,584.54per item
SEK 145,427.46per item
DKK 96,984.08per item
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About the Item

These over-scaled chairs were said to have been designed by Chicago architect Sam Marx, but they were probably made by William Quigley, whose workshop and showroom supplied him with furniture. The sweeping lines of the back and seat, the white leather upholstery studded with nailheads, and the fluted mahogany legs, are a sleek riff on the George III style. The brass-rope handles allow the chairs to be dragged easily hither and yon.
  • Similar to:
    Samuel Marx (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One small, stable 7/16" tear in the leather of one seat.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1061411563643

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