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1935

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Chair (France)

This is a chair. It was designed by Jean-Michel Frank. It is dated 1935 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is lacquered wood, leather (seat and back). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Forsythe Sherfesee and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee.

Its dimensions are

79 x 69.9 x 55 cm (31 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 21 5/8 in. )

Cite this object as

Chair (France); Designed by Jean-Michel Frank (French, 1895–1941); lacquered wood, leather (seat and back); 79 x 69.9 x 55 cm (31 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 21 5/8 in. ); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee; 1968-144-3

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