Pair of Thonet Chairs, Beech, Austria 20th Century

Pair of Thonet Chairs, Beech, Austria 20th Century

Features

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin: Vienna, Austria

Main essence: Beech

Description

Pair of Thonet chairs, rare version of the n°233 model. Supported by 4 legs curved at the base that are stabilized by a circular elemnt that works as a crossbeam and that recalls the shape of the circular seat covered with fake lather papier pressé decorated with roses and lozenges patterns and fasten with studs. Open grooved back with armrest connected to the seat with 2 elements shaped as "C". There is the the THONET stamp. Needs stabilization on the part underneath the seat.

Product Condition:
The item shows signs of wear due to age. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. It may require restoration and recovery of french polish.

Additional Information

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence: Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.