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Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn
Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
$2,500per set
£1,888.66per set
€2,165.88per set
CA$3,488.27per set
A$3,796.31per set
CHF 2,012.42per set
MX$45,672.54per set
NOK 25,523.97per set
SEK 23,352.65per set
DKK 16,180.77per set
About the Item
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern.
These Chairs Are In Excellent Vintage Condition.
It Is In Original Found Condition And Has Been In My Back Yard For Over 35 Years.
I Have Taken Many Photos For Viewing Condition. The Chairs Are Strong, Sturdy And Comfortable.
There Are No Breaks, No Holes In The Iron, No Rusting Through. There Is However Many Coates Of Paint.
This Listing Is For 2 (TWO) Orange Clamshell / Shellback Iron Patio Lawn Chairs Only. The Blue Clamshells / Shellback Iron Patio Lawn Chairs Are Not Available Here In This Listing.
In the late 1930s and continuing well into the '90s, a uniquely American piece of furniture carved out its place in popular culture… the metal lawn chair. Also known as the Motel Chair, Shellback, Tulip, Clamshell, Bouncer, Bayou, and the Resto, all these names were used to describe the chair that is so recognizable in our world today... Written by Skip Torrans, "A History of the Metal Lawn Chair" 2014... via internet
MEASUREMENTS/DIMENTIONS
Height: 32.5"
Width: 25.5"
Depth: 20.75"
Seat Height: 17"
Arm Height: 23.5"
Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn
Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s.
- Dimensions:Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Chairs Are Strong, Sturdy And Comfortable. No Breaks, No Holes In The Iron, No Rusting Through. Many Coats Of Paint. 2 (TWO) Orange Clamshell / Shellback Iron Patio Lawn Chairs Only. Blue Clamshells / Shellbacks Are2500 Not Available In This Listing.
- Seller Location:Monrovia, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7531237648342
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