Wow! Here we have a pair of great-looking, richly textured woven wicker chairs. Could possibly be an early version of or a model inspired by, Anna-Lulja Praun's "Sessel fur das Cafe Wintergarten der Hofburg" (Armchair for the Cafe Wintergarten of the Hofburg). One could also say they look like a combination of Praun's chair with elements of Dirk Van Sliedregt's dining chairs for Rohe Noordwolde.

Though these pieces could use a good restoration if desired, they could also be left in their present condition as decorative sculptures in your home or office because the color and texture is just so darn pretty. As monuments to early-to-mid century design, they could be a good fit in just about any design aesthetic.

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Anna-Lulja Praun (1906 - 2004) was an Austrian architect and designer who was one of the first women to study architecture at Graz University of Technology in the 1920s. In 1981, she was honored with the City of Vienna Prize for Applied Arts and in 2001, she received the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: Wicker requires restoration/replacement. Steel base appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate with age and minor surface oxidation on the nuts that hold the legs to the seat. Legs need some adjustment and/or tightening.

Origin:
Austria

Materials & Techniques:
Steel, Wicker

Details:
Seat Interior Width: 16.75in
Seat Height: 18.0in
Arm Height: 18.0in
Number of Seats: 2
Seat Interior Depth: 16.75in
Country of Origin: Austria
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; Wicker requires restoration/replacement. Steel base appears to be in good condition with wear commensurate with age and minor surface oxidation on the nuts that hold the legs to the seat. Legs need some adjustment and/or tightening.