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Rare Early C3 Side Chair by Frank Guille for Airborne Janson

About the Item

Rare version of the C3 chair originally designed by Carl Jacobs as the "Jason Chair" in 1950. Frank Guille re-designed this chair, circa 1953. The massive tubular frame makes this version a low side chair. A fantastic 1950s design. manufactured by Airborne Janson in England. This chair it's very delicate its not really good for seating its shows some cracks its more to be used as a corner chair to throw some clothes or as sculpture.
  • Creator:
    Frank Guille (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. This chair has been with us for 20 years we stained in chocolate finish at the time it shows wear due to age and some cracks as shown its sold AS/IS condition.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU936620651742

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