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Pair of Edmond Spence Mahogany Mayan Chairs

About the Item

Generously proportioned occasional chairs, handmade in Mexico employing traditional woodworking techniques. Wonderful details including reverse tapered legs and intricately carved armrests imbue the chairs with a strong Mexican rustic modernism.
  • Creator:
    Edmond J. Spence (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Upholstery is clean.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1102218002921
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