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Set of Eight Mid Century High Back Lisse Dining Chairs Designed by Tim Bates

$8,049.47per set
£5,820per set
€6,877.04per set
CA$11,125.57per set
A$12,372.37per set
CHF 6,492.64per set
MX$150,875.15per set
NOK 82,069.29per set
SEK 76,943.23per set
DKK 51,329.43per set

About the Item

A Set of Eight Mid Century High Back Lisse Dining Chairs Designed by Tim Bates for Pieff England Circa 1970’s These fine chairs, unusual for being a set of 8, are a mid century design classic produced in England at the Pieff factory in Lye in the west midlands c.1976. Newly upholstered in a cream nubuck the tapering high backs of the chairs contrast beautifully with the chrome plated brass frames, spreading feet and arm supports, giving these pieces a very sculptural look and a relaxed yet luxurious aesthetic. These chairs are extremely comfortable and ideal for dining or in the office, the long back being flexible with adds to the comfort of these chairs. Pieff's chief furniture designer, Tim Bates, was responsible for the Lisse design and it is regarded as a classic of British modernist design, the chairs being both aesthetically interesting and sturdy and well-balanced. Ideal as a way of introducing some mid century flavour in to the home, these extremely stylish chairs with their new upholstery which is an easy clean fabric are ready to place within the home. If extra chairs are need we can have these available on requested for a set of 10. Width: 23 inches -58cm Height: 49 inches - 125cm Depth: 24 1/2 inches - 62cm
  • Creator:
    Tim Bates (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.22 in (125 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1970's
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Newly upholstered in a cream nubuck.
  • Seller Location:
    Benington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 30661stDibs: LU1183245680362

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