Nr. 8 Armchair attributed to Michael Thonet for Thonet, 1870s

Description

Very old armchair from the beginnings of the production of bentwood furniture. These were always very subtle and simple. The … more Very old armchair from the beginnings of the production of bentwood furniture. These were always very subtle and simple. The bayonet fastening of the armrests to the backrest also indicates the early production, this can only be seen in products manufactured before the end of the 1880s. The originally woven seat was replaced by a decorative plywood seat. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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