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Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964

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CA$2,450.06per item
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CHF 1,424.03per item
MX$33,336.65per item
NOK 18,113.20per item
SEK 17,098.09per item
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About the Item

This Lounge chair was designed by Architect Rainer Schell 1964 It was produced by German manufacturer Franz Schlapp Möbel. Schell was a master student from Architect Egon Eiermann. The model name named Shell Chair with the Original Model Nr 320.Later it was called Canto. Made in black Saddle leather and lacquered beech wood The leather has some wears and patina. The Chair is from the early production 1970. Best german quality and craftmanship. We have 2 chairs in Stock.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Leather,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Some wear and patina on the leather. The leather was restored on the edges with a thin doublelayer of extra leather. Wear consistent with age and use. Some wear and patina on the leather. The leather was restored on the edges with a thin doublelayer of extra leather.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4347230258502

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