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Set Six Edmond Spence Swedish Dining Chairs

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Set of six birch dining chairs by Edmond J. Spence, made in Sweden for Walpole Furniture. Rare set of two armchairs and four side chairs. Seats covered in neutral taupe cross hatch wool upholstery. From scooped arms of the head chairs, to the tapered legs, the curved and caned backs with carved saber handle style finials, these are truly an inspired set.
  • Creator:
    Edmond J. Spence (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8419772152
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