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1980s Set of Ten Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Charles Phipps & Sons

$10,000
£7,565.69
€8,731.98
CA$13,967.22
A$15,528.88
CHF 8,128.43
MX$190,456.54
NOK 103,495.48
SEK 97,712
DKK 65,160.86
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About the Item

This is a set of 10 Lacquered Maple armless dining chairs in the Art Deco style, initially designed by Finnish Architect Eliel Saarinen in 1929 for his home at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. This particular set was manufactured by Charles Phipps & Sons in Lexington, Michigan circa 1980s under license from Cranbrook Academy of Art and Saarinen Family Estate. The listed price includes the set of 10. Each chair measures 19 inches deep, 17.5 inches wide, and 37 inches high. They have a seat height of 17 inches. The lacquered wood shows minimal wear, and the ebonized inlaid wood is intact. There are some scuffs on the legs, and there is some wear to the upholstery. Overall, these chairs are in good condition with light wear. Please see photos.
  • Creator:
    Eliel Saarinen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 231018021stDibs: LU8164240957252

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