Exceptional Vintage Design
This tubular steel chair was designed by German architect, painter, and designer Peter Behrens who was also the leading representative of modern Industrial design and co-founder of the “Deutschen Werkbund”. It was made around 1930 and comes from a Tobacco factory in Linz, Austria. The seat and back are adjustable. The tubular steel is partly made from old chrome, the seat and back are made from solid beech. The back also features linoleum.
Lit: Bentwood and Beyond Thonet and Modern Furniture Design, Sebastian Hackenschmidt and Wolfgang Thillmann, p. 217
Lit: Bentwood and Beyond Thonet and Modern Furniture Design, Sebastian Hackenschmidt and Wolfgang Thillmann, p. 217
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Production Period | 1930 to 1939 |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| Literature Sources | Industriemöbel, Prototypen der Moderne ( MAK Studies) page 50 – 60 |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Vintage, Industrial |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Heavy signs of use, Patina consistent with age and use
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| Product Code | NB-133668 |
| Materials | Beech, Steel |
| Color | Brown |
| Width |
58 cm 22.8 inch |
| Depth |
49 cm 19.3 inch |
| Height |
91 cm 35.6 inch |
| Seat Height | 21.1 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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