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“Clam” Easy Chair Designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
$22,500List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Philip Arctander (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 29.14 in (74 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1945
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The original finish on the arms is worn after 70 years of careful use. Can be restored, but we prefer to keep the chair original. Recent reupholstery in cream colored sheepskin. The legs have some scuffs, but the finish is still in fine condition.
- Seller Location:Dronten, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU931420457902
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