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Fibreglass shell bar stool in black
To arrange a viewing, ask a question or begin an acquisition, send us a note below. For higher value pieces we handle the sale personally rather than through a checkout.
A moulded fibreglass shell in black, set at bar height on a chromed steel base with a footrest ring. The strands of fibre show through the surface the way good shells do, and the moulded form holds you in a way flat seats never manage. Light to move, tough in use, and at home at a bar, a bench or a drawing board.
- Attribution
- Shell in the manner of Charles and Ray Eames, maker unconfirmed
- Period
- Space age
- Origin
- Materials
- fibreglass, chromed steel
Specimen record
- Catalogue number
- MLF 011
- Attribution
- Shell in the manner of Charles and Ray Eames, maker unconfirmed
- Period
- Space age
- Origin
- Materials
- fibreglass, chromed steel
- Status
- Available
- Price
- Price on request
Dimensions
- Seat height
- Approximately 75 cm, confirmed before sale
Materials
- Shell
- Moulded fibreglass in black
- Base
- Chromed steel with footrest ring
Condition
- Overall
- Fine wear under strong light, solid and ready for daily use
What comes with the piece
- The provenance fileWhat is known of the piece's history, written down and passed on with it.
- A condition reportThe piece photographed and described plainly, including anything repaired or replaced.
- Care notesOne page on keeping the piece well, written for its own materials.
- DeliveryBlanket wrapped, carried in and placed in the room you choose.
Condition
Cleaned and checked. The shell shows fine surface scratches consistent with age and use; the chrome is bright and the floor glides are present. A written condition report accompanies the sale.
Provenance
- Acquired
Sourced for the collection; the provenance file is being prepared
- Checked
Inspected, cleaned and photographed in our care
- Ready
Available now, delivered nationwide
Care and delivery
Delivery and returns
We deliver nationwide with a specialist furniture courier, blanket wrapped, carried in and placed in the room you choose. Within North East England we deliver ourselves, usually inside the week, and collection is welcome by arrangement.
If a piece arrives and does not suit the room, tell us within fourteen days. We will arrange collection and refund what you paid. All we ask is that the piece comes back in the condition it arrived.
Care
Vintage furniture is straightforward to live with. Keep pieces out of direct sun and away from radiators, wipe with a barely damp cloth, and wax timber once a year. Every piece comes with care notes written for its own materials.
Viewings
The collection is kept in North East England and viewings are by appointment, most days including weekends. Bring the room's measurements and take your time with the piece.
Questions
Does the shell come off the base
Yes. The shell unbolts from its base for the journey, and we deliver it assembled unless you ask otherwise.
How does buying work
Every piece is one of one, so there is no basket. Send an enquiry and we will reply the same day where we can, usually with more photographs and the condition report. When you are ready, payment is by bank transfer and we arrange delivery.
Can you hold a piece
Yes, for forty eight hours while you measure the room. Beyond that we take a small refundable deposit and mark the piece reserved until you decide.
How is delivery arranged
Nationwide by specialist furniture courier, blanket wrapped, carried in and placed in the room you choose. Within North East England we deliver ourselves, usually inside the week.
Can we see a piece first
Yes. Viewings are by appointment in North East England, most days including weekends. Bring the room's measurements.
What condition are the pieces in
Ready for daily use unless the listing says otherwise. Every piece is checked before it is listed, photographed honestly with any wear shown, and sold with a written condition report. Anything repaired or replaced is stated plainly on the piece's page.
Do you buy furniture
We do. If you have a piece by one of the designers of the last century, or think you might, send photographs through the selling page and we will come back with a view and, where it suits the collection, an offer.
Collector words
The chair arrived exactly as described, and better than the photographs, which were the reason I rang. The paperwork that came with it answered every question I had.
They talked me out of the piece I wanted and into the piece the room needed. Right on both counts.
Solid, clean and honestly described. The condition report matched the piece down to the small marks it listed.
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