Wilhelm Kienzle Kaare Klint Wohnbedarf Oak, Dark Brown Cognac Leather Safari Chair, 1950s

Description

One wonderful natural dark wood safari chair, designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928 for Wohnbedarf and manufactured in the early … more One wonderful natural dark wood safari chair, designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928 for Wohnbedarf and manufactured in the early 1950s in Switzerland, with frame made of stained solid dark oak wood, waxed clear, with beautiful cognac leather and great patina. Covering in original vintage strong leather, adjustable backrest, wood-to-wood joints are designed for the chair to be completely disassembled into a small weekender bag.
These chairs are campaign and travel chair design ikons, commonly used by traveling officials, hunters, archeologists and campers from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries. The folding teak oak frame complements the hand-sewn leather seat and is considered as a high tech innovation of its time.
As all chairs are handmade, each item has its individual patina, size and tarnish. Two belts underneath have been replaced and waxed with dark brown leather wax.
This one has a beautiful dark patina in dark brown. The Chair Leg straps have been replaced and one seating strap is renewed in brighter leather, not visible when placed and priced in.

The chair is in great, usable vintage condition. Seating and backrest is very solid, belts very stable.
It is not marked but 100% original brand of its time.
The charm and unique style of these handmade ikons is the original vintage appear.

The measurements of these rare items are:

Height: 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Width: 21.5 in. (54.61 cm)
Depth: 22.5 in. (57.15 cm)
Seat Height: 14 in. (35.56 cm)

These Scandinavian style, modern design chairs are true handcrafted, quality vintage items that won't loose its value and timeless appear. Wear consistent with age and use. Great patina.
This is a chance to purchase one Safari Chairs of the 1950s in good, solid, unused condition.Develop your own patina. Even the wood is very clean.


If you are interested in another pair, different color or quality, even price, please check the link below.
A second and third chair in oak and cognac leather is available, please ask for pics. less