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Pair of Large-Scale Ladder-Back Armchairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa

$4,700per set
£3,537.50per set
€4,138.66per set
CA$6,647.11per set
A$6,751.43per set
CHF 3,890.66per set
MX$81,513.57per set
NOK 45,193.67per set
SEK 45,570.74per set
DKK 30,937.84per set

About the Item

Pair large-scale ladder-back braided-rush seat armchairs, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Shaped ladder-back, turned arm supports, tapered round legs. Seats covered by woven bands of braided rush. Sold together and priced $4,700 for the pair. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted finishes and gilt to crack and flake.
  • Attributed to:
    Paolo Buffa (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rush,Walnut,Carved,Turned,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1945-1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Appears to be original woven rush seats and finish. A couple of slight abrasions on finish. Seats each measure H 19 inches x W 19.25 inches x D 17 inches and arms are H 28 inches.
  • Seller Location:
    Chireno, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 30221stDibs: LU984736411942

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