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Gajanan Upadhyay, Slipper Chairs, Rattan, Teak, Velvet, NID, India, c. 1964

$29,000per set
£22,053.22per set
€25,437.32per set
CA$40,623.69per set
A$45,465.94per set
CHF 23,740.32per set
MX$554,687.12per set
NOK 301,352.17per set
SEK 285,964.65per set
DKK 189,953.89per set
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A pair of rare and possibly unique slipper chairs / lounge chairs. Produced for the Ford Foundation, New Dehli, India. Design is attributed to Gajanan Upadhyay (1934-2021) , known as "The father of Indian furniture design". Illustrated metal badge is affixed to the underside of stool that belong to the chairs. The Ford Foundation was instrumental in setting up the NID in 1961 (National Institute of Design- India's first Art and Design post-secondary school) Upadhyay was tasked with starting the furniture design program at NID. Please see Upadhyay's "Round Stick" series from 1964 for closely related examples. Other designers of the period include George Nakashima, Pierre Jeanneret, Isamu Noguchi, Jose Zanine Caldas, and Lina Bo Bardi. Seat Height (inches): 15" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1964
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition, with patina and wear. Rattan to seats replaced at some point, webbing needs to be re-strapped. Vintage green velvet cushions in fair / distressed condition.
  • Seller Location:
    High Point, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2001stDibs: LU3228127147392

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