A Rare Thonet Number 3 Bentwood Rocking Chair
Stock No
TT741
2019
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£1,950.00
- €2,353 Euro
- $2,500 US Dollar
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Item Description
A Rare Thonet No. 3 Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair. Having the unmistakable Thonet trademark flowing scroll work. We believe this model was first shown in their 1885 catalogue as shown in the photos. The cane back is in good condition with no damage and was most probably a replacement at some stage in the chairs life. The brown leather seat is a later replacement but sits well in the chair. The chair has good colour and wear is consistent with its age and use. A real design classic that is a much rarer and sort after model. Seat height 43cm.
In 1830, Michael Thonet began experimenting with what was soon to be known as “bentwood” furniture and it was not long before Thonet and his sons were producing this furniture on an industrial scale. The name Thonet quickly became synonymous with a high standard of exquisite craftsmanship and Thonet’s bentwood products soon joined the ranks of the most famous and most imitated furniture products of modern times.
During the late 19th century, many bentwood furniture designs were created by Thonet, with the help of unknown artists and artisans. However, by the turn of the century, a new design trend had emerged, and furniture manufacturers recruited renowned artists and architects of the time to create innovative new products. Throughout the early 20th century, the volume, expertise and reach of the Thonet Company’s manufacturing capabilities attracted many of the world’s leading designers: Otto Wagner, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier’s, and Mies Van der Rohe.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
East Sussex, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 86cm W: 62cm D: 129cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
East Sussex, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1435 863535
+44 (0)7771 682942
