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Lot 249

Set of Six Lester Santos Western Lodge Dining Armchairs

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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in the manner of Thomas Molesworth, Cody, Wyoming, 21st century, live edge fir frames with brass tacked red leather upholstery, crest rails with various deer species, 41 x 25 x 26 in., seat heights 18 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Note: Lester Santos founded Santos Furniture in Cody, Wyoming, in 1990, after starting out as a harpsichord and guitar maker. His work blends Molesworth, New Mexican, Adirondack, Shaker and Native American design influences. Santos Furniture designs have appeared in numerous books written by Ralph Kylloe, Elmo Baca, and Chase Ewald. In addition, Santos Furniture has appeared on television shows such as The TODAY Show, and shows on the Home and Garden Network. Lester Santos' furniture was also showcased in the June 2002 issue of Architectural Digest.

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Private Collection, North Carolina

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