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Set of eight original French ebonized wood dining room chairs- Saint Etienne

$7,000per set
£5,334.13per set
€6,151.72per set
CA$9,942.09per set
A$10,682.23per set
CHF 5,730.99per set
MX$125,848.93per set

About the Item

A set of eight original French Modernist / Art Deco dining chairs featuring tall elegant backs with a stepped linear top flanked with scroll, curled ends and ending in tapered shapely legs, branded Saint Etienne, manufactured by M.F. a French manufacture located in Saint Etienne, France. Overall, the chairs are angular and streamline in form. In addition to being aesthetic, the top crest is also functional and serves to protect the upholstery from finger prints when handling the chairs. The dark bottle green tone naugahyde/ leatherette seats and back cushions with vintage nail heads chairs are original. All chair frames are finished in a dark brown /black ebonized color with a semi- gloss finish. When viewed in strong light, some wood graining and lighter shading is apparent. The chairs can be used as dining chairs, side chairs, office chairs, bistro chair, Windsor chair, wishbone chair, in a Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industrial, Country cottage, English countryside, Traditional, Transitional, Classic, vintage French, Biedermeier, Art Deco or any setting. Etienne-Henri Martin
  • Creator:
    M.F. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Streamlined Moderne (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Frames in very good condition. Refinished a few years ago. Possible, tiny nicks, dents imperfections not at all visible. The upholstery is of the period and while quite acceptable looking, they could use new padding.
  • Seller Location:
    New York City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU901343140542

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