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Pair of French Director Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank

$7,800per set
£5,931.56per set
€6,841.76per set
CA$10,926.37per set
A$12,228.77per set
CHF 6,385.33per set
MX$149,191.71per set
NOK 81,053.34per set
SEK 76,914.63per set
DKK 51,091.05per set
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About the Item

A pair of striking 1980s French director chairs in the style of Jean-Michel Frank, Andrea Putnam re-edition. These armchairs feature sturdy wooden frames in a rich, dark finish with criss-cross legs, a hallmark of the director chair design. The weathered frames are beautifully complemented by smooth, black leather seats and backrests accented with contrasting off-white stitching. Unmarked. France, 1980s. Bibliography: The original model is presented in the following book: Léopold Diégo Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank / Adolphe Chanaux, Les Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1980 (2nd edition), model reproduced on full page p. 109. Condition: Great overall vintage condition. Minor creasing along areas of the leather that aligns with age and use.
  • Similar to:
    Jean-Michel Frank (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Great overall vintage condition. Minor creasing along areas of the leather that aligns with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9.497117393207E121stDibs: LU5092142858552

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