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8 Dining Chairs Attr. to René Prou, France, 1940s

$11,737.85per set
£8,698.39per set
€9,800per set
CA$16,024.40per set
A$17,826.48per set
CHF 9,344.87per set
MX$217,835.28per set
NOK 118,995.21per set
SEK 112,017.53per set
DKK 74,616.34per set
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About the Item

Chic set of eight high-backed dining chairs with shapely and elegant apron and legs. Upholstered in original, good-quality imitation lizard fabric. Attributed to René Prou.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very slight wear to upholstery. Small 2.5 inch tear to the back of one of the chairs, at the base.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9377920255

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