A Pair of Modernist Tubular steel occasional chairs in the manner of Michael Thonet (2 July 1796, Boppard – 3 March 1871, Vienna). Austria circa 1900
France, Circa 1900
Height: 90 cms (35.5 ins)
Height Of Seat: 46 cms (18 ins)
Width: 40 cms (15.7 ins)
Depth: 40 cms (15.7 ins)
A pair of fine quality early 20th century tubular steel occasional chairs in the manner of Michael Thonet (2 July 1796, Boppard – 3 March 1871, Vienna). Now upholstered in leather.
As a design principle Modernism promoted sleek, clean lines and eliminated decorative additions that were purely for the sake of embellishment. Out were the frilly fripperies of pre-war styles. This new world would take its cue from technology, factories, practicality and usefulnessAs a design principle Modernism promoted sleek, clean lines and eliminated decorative additions that were purely for the sake of embellishment. Out were the frilly fripperies of pre-war styles. This new world would take its cue from technology, factories, practicality and usefulness.
Michael Thonet (2 July 1796, Boppard – 3 March 1871, Vienna) was a German-Austrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture.
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