A SET OF TEN THONET UPHOLSTERED BENTWOOD SIDE CHAIRS, SIGNED, NORTH CAROLINA, 1986, each with a yolk form back enclosing a conforming padded backrest above a conforming padded seat and seat rail, raised on tapering circular legs joined by a long curved tubular stretcher, verso corner seat rail branded "THONET," and with an old typed paper label with manufacturers chair specs and black rubber stamped "FEB 21 1986," along with a printed "Do Not Remove" tag from the distributor Thonet Industries Inc of York, Pa., Factory: Princess St, Statesville, N.C., " each walnut finished and upholstered in "Garnet" poly woven fabric. Height: 33" Width: 17" Depth: 16 1/2" Provenance: Estate of the late Drs. Wiley and Gloria Biles, Houston, Texas; Proceeds to benefit Houston Baptist University

Minor scratches/scuff marks on legs, and some surface buildup on yolk form back from handling. "Garnet" fabric has few signs of use and frames are sturdy for this type of chair. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”