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Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish

$3,075per set
£2,334.49per set
€2,670.16per set
CA$4,296.22per set
A$4,778.34per set
CHF 2,495.10per set
MX$58,147.26per set
NOK 31,866.21per set
SEK 29,884.89per set
DKK 19,928.40per set
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Set of four original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame with curved top reminiscent of the pagoda roofs of Far Eastern temples. Tall backs with open work detail create a dramatic and aesthetic negative space between the wood top and the upholstered seat. The two front legs are elegantly tipped with nickeled bronze sabots. The chairs are streamline, upscale, trendy and were built with great attention to detail. All chair frames are a variegated and toned, deep reddish brown mahogany, brick, oxblood, burnt sienna color. The original vintage cushion seats are upholstered in beige naugahyde. Two of the four seat cushions are torn as shown in photos. The seats are removable for re-upholstery. Can be used as side chairs, office chairs, desk chairs, pull up chairs in a rustic Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industrial, Cubism, Traditional or Art Deco setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinished in the past and in very nice condition. Gloss lacquer with barely discernible scratches, dents or imperfections here or there, commensurate with age. Original upholstery with two ripped seat cushions as shown in pics.
  • Seller Location:
    New York City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU901326864942

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