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An Unusual Child's Planters Chair From the home of Micheal & Eleanora Kennedy

About the Item

This unusual teak child's planters chair comes from the home shared by Michael and Eleanora Kennedy and their children in the Hampton's named Kilkare. Published in a number of articles regarding the couple and their life then again in the listing of the home once it was put up for sale after his death for a then record price. The chair is prominently pictured in a New York Times article then then again in a Hamptons life styles publication. The chair is made of teak in India an indigenous hard wood that ages well and takes weather only becoming stronger while mellowing out to a soft grayish silver. Cained for air flow the chair had been a staple of planters and tropical locations for over 200 years. Large adult versions often have swivel arms allowing for the extension to become a leg rest giving the sitter a full range of cool air around his body.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU811324851252

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