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Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964

$1,794.96per item
£1,340.65per item
€1,500per item
CA$2,472.89per item
A$2,695.02per item
CHF 1,427.13per item
MX$32,369.98per item
NOK 18,067.74per item
SEK 16,611.51per item
DKK 11,427.40per item
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About the Item

This Lounge chair was designed by Architect Rainer Schell 1964 It was produced by German manufacturer Franz Schlapp Möbel. Schell was a master student from Architect Egon Eiermann. The model name named Shell Chair with the Original Model Nr 320.Later it was called Canto. Made in black Saddle leather and lacquered beech wood The leather has some wears and patina. The Chair is from the early production 1970. Best german quality and craftmanship. We have 2 chairs in Stock.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Leather,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Some wear and patina on the leather. The leather was restored on the edges with a thin doublelayer of extra leather. Wear consistent with age and use. Some wear and patina on the leather. The leather was restored on the edges with a thin doublelayer of extra leather.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4347230258502

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