Overview
These chairs are a quintessential example of 'Space Age' design, featuring a sculptural chrome-plated steel wire frame that balances industrial strength with visual lightness.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
These chairs are a quintessential example of 'Space Age' design, featuring a sculptural chrome-plated steel wire frame that balances industrial strength with visual lightness.
Story
In the late 1960s, the world was looking toward the stars, and furniture designers responded by stripping away the heavy wood of the past in favor of shimmering metal and 'floating' forms.
Maker / Origin
Daystrom Furniture was a division of Daystrom, Inc., which famously moved its operations to South Boston, Virginia, in the 1940s, becoming the town's largest employer.
Condition & Value
The chrome appears bright and well-maintained with no obvious pitting or 'rust bloom' visible. The upholstery looks like a well-preserved vintage textile or a thoughtful later replacement; original vinyl is more common, but this fabric adds a softer, contemporary feel. Maintaining the chrome's luster is key to preserving value.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375