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Set of Four Wharton Esherick Captains Chairs 1955

$51,200per set
$64,000per set20% Off
£39,090.97per set
£48,863.71per set20% Off
€45,169.27per set
€56,461.59per set20% Off
CA$71,875.11per set
CA$89,843.88per set20% Off
A$80,112.29per set
A$100,140.37per set20% Off
CHF 42,032.17per set
CHF 52,540.22per set20% Off
MX$978,301.75per set
MX$1,222,877.18per set20% Off
NOK 532,218.70per set
NOK 665,273.38per set20% Off
SEK 503,027.63per set
SEK 628,784.53per set20% Off
DKK 337,117.93per set
DKK 421,397.41per set20% Off

About the Item

Set of Four Wharton Esherick Captain’s Chairs, 1955 A rare set of four handcrafted Captain’s chairs by Wharton Esherick, featuring sculpted walnut frames and newly replaced saddle leather straps with a rich patina. Materials: Walnut, saddle leather Dimensions: 30" H × 24" W × 21" D Condition: Scratches throughout, consistent with age and use; leather straps are new with patina.
  • Creator:
    Wharton Esherick (Designer, Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    American Craftsman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C000048811stDibs: LU847444103192

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