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C3 Touring Club de France chair by René Picot, Airborne, circa 1953

$1,315.04
£981.45
€1,100
CA$1,814
A$1,984.22
CHF 1,044.74
MX$23,689.52
NOK 13,315.41
SEK 12,180.43
DKK 8,380.19

About the Item

Tripod chair model C3, known as Touring Club de France, designed by René Picot and exhibited at the *Salon des Artistes Décorateurs* in 1953 on the Tubauto stand. It features a black lacquered tubular metal frame supporting a hand-woven wicker shell seat. The elegant tripod base and curved form embody the lightness and functionality of 1950s French modern design. This chair reflects the craftsmanship and innovation of Airborne, a key postwar furniture manufacturer. Manufacturer: Airborne, circa 1953. Seat height: 45.5 cm. Exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, 1953.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Wicker
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    CIRCA 1953
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    VILLEURBANNE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 76201stDibs: LU8469247730622

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