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Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin Mohair Swivel Fiberglass Chair, France, 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:Michel Cadestin (Designer),Airborne (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The shell is in very good overall condition with minor scratches to the surface. There is some darker area towards the bottom where the chair swivels that is consistent with age of this piece. Newly upholstered.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1893312939781
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