1960s John Risley Style Mid Century Modern Vintage Family of People Chairs

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John Risley Style Mid Century Modern Set of Four People Chairs. Collectible, vintage, hand welded wrought Iron, designed for use … Read more John Risley Style Mid Century Modern Set of Four People Chairs. Collectible, vintage, hand welded wrought Iron, designed for use inside or outside. Good condition with a some natural environmental exposure on seats. Each chair is hand-crafted and unique. Individual Chairs vary in size. Height range from 37” - 43”; Width range from 26" - 30”; Seat width 18”'; Seat height 18”.

Artist John Risley is best known for his whimsical and imaginative sculptures, particularly his wrought iron "People Chairs" which were meticulously hand-welded from thin steel rods and spray-painted black. These unique pieces of functional art blend furniture design with figurative sculpture, creating chairs that are both usable and visually striking which inviting viewers to interact with them.

Some of the high profile magazines and publications featuring Risley’s People Chairs include Architectural Digest, Elle Decor & House Beautiful. His work has also been featured in numerous galleries and exhibitions including SOFA (Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design) Expo as well as New York Design Center. See less