A Pair of Sculptural Dining Chairs Attributed to the Lionel Retro Design modern chair Wool on cotton foundation

Wool on cotton foundation

The title ‘Ashoka’ references the legendary Buddhist emperor

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Its lower profile and concentrated texture make it a versatile accessory for a more intimate display

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A Pair of Sculptural Dining Chairs Attributed to the Lionel Retro Design modern chair Wool on cotton foundation19 1 2W x 29 1 4H x 20D Seat Dimensions: 19 1 2W x 18H x 17 3 4D These dining chairs are a masterful tribute to the Lionel Retro Dining Chair of the 1940s, embodying the fluid transition between early modernism and mid century functionalism through a sculptural and ergonomic silhouette. The design is anchored by a dramatic, contoured yoke backrest that wraps around the sitter, transitioning seamlessly into a frame of tapered, splayed legs that evoke a