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Silver Birch Armchair for H.C. Dexter Chair Company

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An uncommon, substantial rustic armchair built of Silver Birch with a double-caned seat and back.??'The frames are built of the beautiful Silver Birch, which grows only in a small portion of the Adirondack Forest, the Great north Woods. The beautiful bark, with its silvery sheen, is left on the surface, and with usage and exposure takes on a beautiful polish. The seats and backs are made with seasoned slats in natural wood and with hand woven selected reed, combining beauty, strength and comfort with great durability.' -From the factory catalog, c.1920, Black River, NY.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.5 in (130.81 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sagaponack, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU890342758952

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