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1985

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1990

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Synthese Chair

This is a chair. It was designed by Christian Duc and made for C. & M. B.. It is dated 1985 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is steel, aluminum. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by V.I.A.. It is credited Gift of V.I.A..

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 79.5 x 45 x 52 cm (31 5/16 x 17 11/16 x 20 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Synthese Chair; Designed by Christian Duc (b. 1949); Made for C. & M. B.; France; steel, aluminum; H x W x D: 79.5 x 45 x 52 cm (31 5/16 x 17 11/16 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of V.I.A.; 1990-22-4

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