This pair of antique bentwood chairs in the Thonet style in steamed beech, with flat panel back and round seat, corresponds to the simplified café-chair models produced across Central Europe around 1920. Originates from Central Europe, in the interwar period, when steam-bending remained the dominant technique in bentwood production.
Produced during the same period as Thonet furniture, this chair reflects the bentwood technique developed in Central Europe in the late 19th century. Its construction and typology suggest a parallel production—possibly a contemporary copy or a piece made under license within the broader network of workshops that adopted this innovative method. Beyond any specific attribution, it retains the functional character and essential aesthetic of period bentwood design.
The curved rear uprights support a rectangular solid-wood back panel fixed with decorative nails. The seat is round, cut from a single board. The front legs are straight; the rear legs are slightly inclined, with a circular stretcher.
The wood shows an aged light chestnut patina, with the beech grain visible on the flat back panel. Wear is heaviest on the seat rim and leg ends.
These chairs suit industrial, Bauhaus or bistro aesthetics. Their flat back and round seat make them versatile in a kitchen, dining room or covered terrace.
Details
- Dimensions: Length 42 cm – Width 45 cm – Height 88 cm – Seat Height 46 cm
- Style: Vienna Secession
- Materials and techniques: Solid beech; steam-bent.
- Place of origin: Central Europe
- Period: Interwar production
- Date of manufacture: Circa 1920
- Condition: Good. The two chairs show slight dimensional variations. May show marks and signs of use. Wear consistent with age and use.
This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona.
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