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Pair of Indestructible Ice Cream Parlour Chairs

Offered by: Joanna Frank Design Shop Ltd.

Description
Found a pair of authentic industrial bistro chairs that actually have some soul - these aren't flimsy replicas, they’re the real deal - made from tubular steel in the early 20th Century. Check out the original brass RI State Property inventory tag, for anyone who values provenance these are said to have come from the concession area of Lincoln Woods State Park outside of Providence, and then used in a downtown ice cream shoppe. Both chairs have that perfectly chippy chocolate-and-white patina - a Neapolitan paint job of sorts - this is the kind of honest wear you just can’t fake, you can see a bit of each color painted onto these chairs over the past 90 yrs. If you’re a local design nerd looking for a piece of Rhode Islandia that hasn’t been ruined by a bad DIY job, this is the perfectly imperfect patina you cannot fake.

Sold as a pair. 15" D x 32" H, Seat Height 18"

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More Information

Origin:	United States, Rhode Island
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	tubular steel
Condition:	Distressed. fabulous finish - layers and layers of painted metal
Creation Date:	1930
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Hollywood Regency, Industrial
Dealer Reference #:	ri
Incollect Reference #:	856397

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	32 in;	Diam.	15 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	Diam.	38.1 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Joanna Frank Design Shop Ltd. is a curated boutique in New York City specializing in rare, collectible vintage interior pieces, with a strong emphasis on historic Finnish lighting and unique contemporary designs. Founded by former film set decorator and interior designer Joanna Frank, the firm bridges the gap between design history and personal style. You can contact the shop directly by calling 646.389.1733 or by emailing joannafrankdesignshop@gmail.com.

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