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Original 1950s Mid Century Modern Armchair by Ernest Race

$2,392.97
£1,750
€2,056.68
CA$3,330.66
A$3,573.20
CHF 1,916.59
MX$43,020.81
NOK 24,160.86
SEK 22,031.36
DKK 15,366.17

About the Item

A beautiful example of an original Ernest Race Heron Chair circa 1955. Designed by Ernest Race and Manufactured by Race Furniture. Owned by one family from new, recovered approximately 10 years ago in a Kvadrat Hallingdahl wool fabric, which has been carried out extremely well, keeping all the lines and pleats as the original. All the internals of the upholstery are original, as are the powder coated fixings and domes de silence. A very authentic original Heron chair by Ernest Race retaining a wonderful vintage look. In good overall condition, minimal signs of wear ST1593
  • Creator:
    Ernest Race (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 38.19 in (97 cm)Seat Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The chair was reupholstered 10 years ago.
  • Seller Location:
    Stow on the Wold, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ST15931stDibs: LU3784146718922

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