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Set of Six French 1940's Tall Back Dining Chairs- M. Jallot

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A beautiful set of six original French Art Deco tall back blonde wood dining chairs attributed to Maurice Jallot. Tall elegant backs with curvilinear top crest and shield shape lower backrest, featuring elegant tapered tubular front legs and sculptural splay back legs. An ebonized inset accent on the top of the leg gives this chair a very architectural feel. These chairs are skillfully designed, well crafted and of solid construction The original cushion seats and backs in green naugahyde upholstery are of the period. Although they are in good vintage condition and can be used as they are, for some people they may need re-upholstery. The cushions are easily removable for re upholstery. side chairs, office chairs, dining room, sycamore, light wood , Mid century, Modernist, French Modern, Industrial, Rene Prou, Jules Leleu, Andre Arbus.
  • Attributed to:
    Maurice Jallot (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Nice lacquer finish w/ slight imperfections. Light blonde wood with some subtle darker areas due to the end grain /cross cut reveal. A few mottled age, seam or grain related areas here or there as shown. Original period cushion seats and backs.
  • Seller Location:
    New York City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU901330158872

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