Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870-1956)
A set of twelve ebonised Viennese Secessionist armchairs
With curved pierced backs above later seats on slight splayed legs, 60cm wide x 52cm deep x 75cm high, (23 1/2in wide x 20in deep x 29 1/2in high) (12)
Footnotes:
Bought by Sir Terence for Bibendum restaurant. It opened after Sir Terence (in partnership with publisher Paul Hamlyn) purchased Michelin House, the French tyre manufacturer's London HQ, in 1987. The first floor became the restaurant.
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