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Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat

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Title: Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat

Description: This original Thonet bentwood armchair features a Bakelite seat and backrest. The chair's bentwood beech frame is elegantly curved, showcasing the transition between Art Deco and the later Mid-century Modern design influencing later designs like the famous LCW by Charles Eames. The Bakelite seat and backrest offer a striking contrast to the wood, adding both warms and a modern touch to the piece. Michael Thonet (2 July 1796 – 3 March 1871) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker known for the invention of bentwood furniture. Stamp "Thonet" on both the seat and backrest. There is a chip on right side of dining chair in the Bakelite that is photographed. Dimensions: 31.5" height x 17" width, 23" Deep, with a seat height of 18" United States, 1930

Dimensions: Creator:
Thonet (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bakelite,Wood
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
GoodThere is a chip on right side of dining chair in the Bakelite that is photographed, shows signs of fading due to age.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 2007933.JM.4MS1stDibs: LU947443036672

Reserve: $750.00

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Art Deco Thonet Bentwood Dining Chair w/ Bakelite Seat

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