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Art Deco Machine Age Side Chair by the Modernage Co. in Black Lacquer & Velvet

About the Item

This elegant Art Deco side chair features gently arched black lacquer legs and a smoked platinum velvet seat. It is a stunning representation of the Machine Age's influence on Art Deco in America. An example of this chair was exhibited in the 1938 "House of the Future" in the Chicago World Fair. With their ironically Art Deco form, these are sure to delight discerning collectors of the period, as well as those with a penchant for exquisite objects. They have been newly reupholstered and in mint restored condition. America, circa 1940 Measures: 20" W X 20" D X 30" H 19" seat height.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Velvet,Walnut,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU793433704222
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