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Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6
$3,295per set
£2,477.57per set
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CA$4,601.40per set
A$5,103.29per set
CHF 2,680per set
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NOK 33,926.24per set
SEK 31,992.89per set
DKK 21,466.07per set
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Handsome set of six midcentury dining chairs from J. L. Metz Furniture’s Contempora line designed by William J. Clingman. They are not marked but well documented and in fabulous vintage condition, circa 1959.
If you are looking for a set of dining room chairs that combine the glamour of Hollywood Regency, the lines of midcentury, and the pizzazz of Art Deco……you found them! This set of six gorgeous cherry and Carpathian elm burlwood high back dining chairs are part of the Contempora line designed by William J. Clingman for the J. L. Metz Furniture Company. It is reported Mr. Clingman spent two months in Italy where he studied new Italian furniture prior to designing his Contempora line. It shows. Their details abound. From their metal sabots on the tips of the round tapered legs and metal shoulders to their burled slat back and weathered cherry frame. This set of six is sporting an awesome tomato red upholstered seat. You can’t help but fall in love with these beauties. Make them yours.
Chair size:
• Height 42 inches
• Width 20 inches
• Depth 21 inches
• Seat height 18.5 inches
• Inside back height 25.5 inches
• Inside seat width 15 inches
• Inside seat depth 17 inches
• Weight 16.2 pounds each
Crated size:
• Height 53 inches
• Width 65.25 inches
• Depth 30.25 inches
• Weight 279 pounds.
- Creator:J. L. Metz Furniture Co. (Maker),William Clingman (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Style:Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1959
- Condition:Repaired: All have been reglued. Wear consistent with age and use. In fabulous vintage condition with normal wear for age.
- Seller Location:Topeka, KS
- Reference Number:Seller: 414-SEA-1741stDibs: LU1873313010392
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