Description
The history of the iconic bentwood chair, simple and elegant, light and sturdy, begins with the work of the Austro-Hungarian cabinetmaker and carpenter Michael Thonet who, at the beginning of the 19th century, opened his first workshop on the left bank of the Rhine.
It was in 1859 that Thonet fine-tuned the design and experimented with an innovative technique whereby steam was used to soften the wood and give it the desired curvature. It was with chair No. 14, the so-called “Vienna Coffee House Chair” in solid beech wood, that the cabinetmaker achieved international fame in 1859. His production was based on a modular principle, in fact the chair was delivered to customers disassembled into its individual parts in a space-saving way.
The chair model shown here, the Hermann Czech, was designed for Gebrder Thonet Vienna in 1994 by the Viennese designer of the same name.
| Manufacturer |
Thonet |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Italian |
| Detailed Condition |
Good This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | MNF-1076113 |
| Materials | Wood, Beech |
| Color | Beige, white |
| Width |
42 cm 16.5 inch |
| Depth |
53 cm 20.9 inch |
| Height |
85 cm 33.4 inch |
| Seat Height | 20.9 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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