Paul Frankl (1886 -1958) produced this extraordinary pair of American art deco “Speed” chairs in the early 1940’s for an important commission executed in La Jolla, California.  The chairs are in excellent condition after almost 70 years, still retaining their original black faux leather and knit cotton upholstery.  Each chair measures 35” wide, 43” deep and 23” high at the back.