Vintage Design
This chair was manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn (J & J Kohn, father Jacob and son Josef) around 1900, the main competitor of Thonet at the end of the 19th century. The firm worked with designers of the Wiener Werkstätte (amongst others Josef Hoffmann en Koloman Moser). Marked underneath the seat: “Jacob & Josef Kohn, Teschen Austria”. This chair model no. 17 was designed by Michael Thonet around 1865. It is said that the design was based on the architecture of Crystal Palace (London).
This chair is larger than the later no. 17/no. 207 chairs.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
| Year | |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | Austria |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Antique |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Reupholstered, New seat
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| Product Code | SJU-1517430 |
| Materials | Bentwood, Rattan |
| Color | Brown |
| Width |
55 cm 21.7 inch |
| Depth |
55 cm 21.7 inch |
| Height |
119 cm 46.9 inch |
| Seat Height | 18.9 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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