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Henri-Albert Kahn, Pair of Folding Armchairs, Steel and Upholstery, France, 1938

About the Item

These chairs, remarkable for their form, their cantilevered arms, and the material used in their execution -- cast aluminum -- were designed by Henri-Albert Kahn. Very few are known to have survived. The upholstery closely replicates the original. Unusually, they may be folded flat for easy storage. Kahn was a much sought-after furniture maker of the thirties, but his life, along with that of his wife Hélène's, was tragically cut short by Nazi persecution.
  • Creator:
    Henri-Albert Kahn (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1938
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KAHNH 011stDibs: LU781329936532

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