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Set of Six "Tongue" Chairs, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France 1954

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Set of six chairs model 771 (said "tongue chair") by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner. Circa 1954. Redone and recently covered with Bergamo fabric by Bisson Bruneel. Bases in original black lacquered metal. Marked with original Steiner metal label.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU939431542602

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