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Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair

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Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs attributed to Kem Weber Z Chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The frames have scratches consistent with age and on two of the chairs the texture on the vinyl is a bit different than the third chair. These chairs also have an extra factory hole in the arm on opposite sides leading us to believe these may have been originally part of a ganged set. They work perfectly as singles, however. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1920-1940’s. Now THIS is a Triple-TREAT!!! We have not one, not two, but THREE fantastic vintage Art Deco chrome and black faux leather chairs attributed to Kem Weber’s Z chair. They are comprised of a fabulous chrome tube frame that actually forms a Z shape when you view them from the side. They are stylish, sturdy and have an ergonomically comfortable build. They are wearing their original beautiful black vinyl or faux leather on the seats and backs, and they SCREAM with styles of Art Moderne, Bauhaus, Streamline, Machine Age, Art Deco, and International and will be phenomenal in any room of your home! Whether at your breakfast nook, game, or card table, used as extra seating in the living or family room, or you could split them up and put one in each bedroom! This terrific trio has a timeless design that you are sure to love for many years to come. Kem Weber was born in Berlin, Germany and went to the School of Applied Arts there and studied under Bruno Paul graduating in 1912. Weber went on to work in Paul's office, having previously assisted his tutor in the design of the German pavilion at the 1910 “Exposition Universalle” in Brussels. Bruno Paul sent him to San Francisco, California in 1915 as his assistant to supervise work on the German pavilion being built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which changed Kem Weber’s career. The onset of WWI left him stranded in the United States where he became a citizen in 1924. Weber then established an independent industrial design studio in Hollywood, where he also designed modern sets for films and private residences. The inclusion of his work in the 1928 'International Exposition of Art in Industry' held by New York store Macy's cemented his reputation and he went on to design many products for a wide variety of companies including Widdicomb, Berley & Gay, Friedman Silver, and Lawson Time. Many of his designs, such as the copper 'Zephyr' desk clock (1933), can be classified as “Streamline Moderne.” Weber's most famous work is probably the "Airline" chair of 1934, which exemplified the clean, streamlined style of the age, with its seat supported by a cantilevered frame reminiscent of wooden aircraft components. Most surviving examples come from the batch of 300 made for the Walt Disney Studios, largely handmade. Weber is also noted for being the main architect of the Walt Disney Studios in California. Comfort, Quality, and SUPERB style! This set of 3 chrome tube and black faux leather chairs attributed to Kem Weber’s Z chair have everything you’ve been searching for! So don’t wait! Make them YOURS!!! Size • Height: 31 Inches • Width: 19.5 Inches • Depth: 25 Inches • Seat Height: 17.5 Inches • Arm Height: 27 Inches • Inside Seat Width: 17.5 Inches • Inside Seat Depth: 18.5 Inches • Inside Back Height: 13.5 Inches • Clearance to floor: 15.5 Inches • Weight: 16.68 Pounds Boxed Size: • Height: 45 Inches • Width: 48 Inches • Depth: 31 Inches • Weight: 75 Pounds
  • Attributed to:
    Kem Weber (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920s-1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Frames have scratches consistent with age & 2 of chairs texture on vinyl is a bit different than 3rd chair. 2 Chairs also have an extra factory hole in arms on opposite sides leading us to believe these may have been ganged set. Please see photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Topeka, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 414-SEA-598-0531stDibs: LU1873331822782
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