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Whimsical Chair Attributed to Garry Knox Bennett (1934 - 2022)

$4,900
£3,756.47
€4,298.46
CA$6,924.80
A$7,526.99
CHF 4,029.32
MX$90,983.84
NOK 50,777.26
SEK 46,829.82
DKK 32,102.63

About the Item

Whimsical chair attributed to Garry Knox Bennett. The slats on the seat fold up for portability (folding chair). Chair measures 25.5" wide, 19" high and 39.5" high. Seat height is 20". Garry Knox Bennett (October 8, 1934 – January 28, 2022) was an American woodworker, furniture maker, metalworker and artist from Alameda, California, who was known for his whimsical, inventive and unconventional uses of materials and designs in his work. His workshop and studio was in Oakland, California. His work often combined traditional woodworking techniques with industrial materials, challenging conventional notions of craftsmanship and design.
  • Attributed to:
    Garry Knox Bennett (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We lightly oiled the chair. There are no restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU898547323082

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