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DKR chair, Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978), designed 1952, manufactured ca. 1955, Tubular steel, teak, steel wire, nylon…
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Chair · United States

DKR chair

Charles Eames (American, 1907–1978) · United States · designed 1952, manufactured ca. 1955

Medium
Tubular steel, teak, steel wire, nylon; leather upholstery
Dimensions
31.8 x 19.3 x 20.9 in. (80.7 x 49 x 53 cm)
Accession
1984.14.9
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Phillips, Class of 1942
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