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Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs

Creator: Edmond Spence
Offered by: circa20c

Description
Beautiful set of 2 Mexican modernist 'Yucatan' dining chairs designed by Edmond J. Spence made of mahogany and woven seagrass, Mexico, the 1950s. The seagrass is in great condition and the chairs have been refinished.

"Edmond J Spence made a career out of translating international modern styles for the U.S. market–he designed a successful blonde wood line made in Sweden and imported by Walpole Furniture of Massachusetts. Spence’s Mexican venture dubbed the “Continental-American Collection,” was launched by Industria Meublera in 1953. A contemporary ad boasts “superb raw materials [and] fine Mexican handcraftsmanship,” and shows an Aztec stone deity apparently putting his imprimatur on three chair designs. Spence´s design brilliance comes in with his ability to interpret the most important aspects of Mexican design but in a fancy Mid-Century Modern way."

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Mahogany, seagrass
Condition:	Good. Refinished
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	#700831
Incollect Reference #:	646659

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Seat H.	17.5 in;
Seat H.	44.45 cm;

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