$8,125
Norman Cherner
dining chairs, set of eight
Plycraft USA, 1958 laminated and bent walnut 17 w x 21 d x 31¼ h in (43 x 53 x 79 cm)
result: $8,125
Plycraft commissioned Cherner to design this chair.
Upon completion, Cherner was told the project was cancelled only to later learn that Plycraft released his design as a work by Bernardo. In 1961, Cherner took Plycraft to court and won.
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to underside of four examples: [Manufactured Plycraft Inc. Lawrence, Mass. Designed by Bernardo
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2012-03-29