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Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen

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Iconic "Kleinhans" armchair, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall, buffalo new York...note the amazing transition from Art Deco to Modern, designed in 1939, looks like it was made yesterday.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1939
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Birch wood frame in nice original condition,,approx 1/2 inch chip to wood frame (back side) see photo..Vintage fabric,,possibly original??
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU106245491343
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