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Set of 6 J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern

Creator: John Widdicomb Co. (Widdicomb Furniture Co.)
Offered by: ReMOD Gallery

Description
Set of six late 1950s Widdicomb modernist dining chairs in walnut with upholstered seat and floating back cushions held suspended by brass fittings. Designed by J. Stuart Clingman. The sinewy lines, tapered legs and floating back panel are similar to other grand designs of the period by other illustrious names such as Gio Ponti, Melchiore BEGA and Erno Fabry. Clingman's distinctive back legs set his apart. From Google" "J. Stuart Clingman, one of the pioneers of Mid-Century Modern, Danish-inspired furniture design. Along with his contemporaries T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and George Nakashima, Clingman was a highly sought-after furniture designer who produced some of the finest designs for John Widdicomb and other Grand Rapids manufacturers. Clingman was one of the founding members of the Grand Rapids Furniture Designers Association, a group of designers that included the top names in midcentury Furniture design who worked in Grand Rapids, a mecca for modern furniture manufacturing in the era. Not a lot of Clingman furniture was manufactured, so it is hard to come by today. He designed for John Widdicomb’s more upscale clientele, and his furniture was not made in great quantities. His designs were largely custom made." These chairs measure 38" T x 22.5" W x 21" D for the arm chairs and are 19.5" W x 21" D for the sides.

SOLD AS
Set of 6

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Upholstery, Walnut
Condition:	Good. These chairs are in very nice vintage condition with light age appropriate wear. The upholstery still looks nice-clean ! There are some minor bumps and dings to frames but nothing serious. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	circa 1950s
Number of Pieces:	6-7
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	379286

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	38 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	96.52 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Seat H.	17 in;
Seat H.	43.18 cm;

Message from Seller:

ReMOD Gallery is dedicated to the buying and selling of Mid-Century Modern, Danish and Hollywood Regency furniture, lighting and accessories. We love what we do and know you will too. Our philosophy is to only buy the best. If we wouldn't put it in our home then why would you? Want to visit? Of course you do. Come see our showroom located in Medford, NJ - just 30 miles from Philadelphia.