Description
Pair of Mid century walnut dining chair designed by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons (the original labels are missing). The chairs are in very good original condition. The seats were just rewebbed and reupholstered in a spice colored velvet. One of the most stunning examples of mid-century design. They are both beautiful and comfortable.
Singer and Sons manufactured these chairs in Italy and used the finest craftsmen.
We have 6 more of these chairs in a separate listing. Those chairs have spice colored original leather seats (complete with all the original labels). If you purchased both sets you'd have a rare set of 8 chairs. We upholstered these 2 chairs in a velvet that is a close color match to the 6 chairs with leather seats.
Dimensions: 30.75" H x 21" W x 21.75" D, seat height is 19.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The seats of the chairs were professionally reupholstered with a lovely spice mohair. The seat frames are in original condition. There are some light scratches and imperfections to the wood. They are in very good condition give their age.
These chairs were exceptionally well made.
Origin:
Italy
Creator:
Brand: Singer & Sons; Designer: Bertha Schaefer
Materials & Techniques:
Walnut
Details:
Seat Height: 19.5in
Number of Seats: 2
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Italy
Singer and Sons manufactured these chairs in Italy and used the finest craftsmen.
We have 6 more of these chairs in a separate listing. Those chairs have spice colored original leather seats (complete with all the original labels). If you purchased both sets you'd have a rare set of 8 chairs. We upholstered these 2 chairs in a velvet that is a close color match to the 6 chairs with leather seats.
Dimensions: 30.75" H x 21" W x 21.75" D, seat height is 19.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The seats of the chairs were professionally reupholstered with a lovely spice mohair. The seat frames are in original condition. There are some light scratches and imperfections to the wood. They are in very good condition give their age.
These chairs were exceptionally well made.
Origin:
Italy
Creator:
Brand: Singer & Sons; Designer: Bertha Schaefer
Materials & Techniques:
Walnut
Details:
Seat Height: 19.5in
Number of Seats: 2
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Italy
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; The seats of the chairs were professionally reupholstered with a lovely spice mohair. The seat frames are in original condition. There are some light scratches and imperfections to the wood. They are in very good condition give their age.
These chairs were exceptionally well made.
These chairs were exceptionally well made.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
21.75 x 30.75 x 21 in
Pair of Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Walnut Dining Chairs With Spice Mohair Seats
Estimate $3,000-$5,930
Starting Bid
$1,500
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