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Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch & Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s

$8,800per set
£6,799.53per set
€7,860.89per set
CA$12,435.04per set
A$13,946.72per set
CHF 7,303.68per set
MX$169,466.25per set
NOK 92,744.52per set
SEK 87,928.34per set
DKK 58,677.46per set

About the Item

A set of four exquisite dining chairs from the 1930s, crafted in solid elm with elegantly curved backrests adorned in birch root veneer. Each backrest is enhanced with intricate griffin inlays meticulously rendered in bone, a testament to fine craftsmanship and artistry. The chairs are designed in the klismos style with a curved back that epitomizes both comfort and sophistication. The feet of the chairs are made of bakelite, adding a modern twist to the traditional design while contributing to their durability. Originating from Sweden, these chairs embody the streamlined elegance and refined detailing characteristic of Art Deco design, making them a timeless addition to any dining space or collection of period furniture. Newly restored and reupholstered in a luxurious golden kvadrat wool. These beautiful will complement many interior styles. A modern, antique, classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor. "There is no style like Art Deco that embraces both the figurative and the abstract, the feminine and the masculine, the monumenta, the stringent and the opulent, the functional and the unnecessary. Art Deco is a seducer who, with its cool language, will generously enrich our lives with beauty".
  • Similar to:
    T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Gustavian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Minor traces of wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5686242547912

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