1970s Shelby Williams Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Thonet Style Arm Chair

Description

This chair is a vintage bentwood armchair, by Shelby Williams. This is a design famously pioneered and popularized by the furniture manufacturer Thonet.Known for their elegant, steam-bent wooden frames, these chairs are often referred to as "bistro" or "cafe" chairs and are considered mid-century modern or Art Nouveau classics. Great accent chair - desk chair
Floor to seat 18"
Depth18"
Arm width 22"
Arm height 24"
Height 32.5"
Int width 20"

Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: New fabric on seat minor wear scuffs see pictures

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Brand: Shelby Williams

Materials & Techniques:
Bentwood

Details:
Number of Seats: 1
Country of Origin: United States
Seat Interior Width: 20.0in
Seat Height: 18.0in
Arm Height: 24.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; New fabric on seat minor wear scuffs see pictures

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Dimensions

32.2 x 20 x 18 in

1970s Shelby Williams Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Thonet Style Arm Chair

Lot 0824

Estimate $150-$370

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