original Gebruder Thonet Chaise

Gebruder Thonet chaise, model #02. Also known as Schlafsofa (sleep sofa) #9702.

Designed in the 1920s by Viennese furniture maker Michael Thonet, this magnificent example of bentwood craft featured in the Thonet Catalogue #14.

Fabrication This is a classic bentwood S-shape terminating in volutes. Thonet Chaise #02 is two hinged pieces of Beechwood stained to a dark walnut finish with original rattan inserts.

DC Collector Thonet collectible.

DC Stylist ‘Art nouveau’ style chaise originally designed for 1920s ocean liners and later popular in the coastal villas of southern France. Picasso had the rocking chair version at his home on the Cote d’Azur. Both beautiful and historically significant. Thonet is also part of Australian history with classic bentwood chairs seen in pubs and country homes. A visually outstanding design collectible that will become both a feature piece, and future heirloom, in a contemporary Australian country home.

Provenance One owner

Our Condition Report 3/5 Excellent Vintage (that’s over 10 years). No structural faults, no damage to wood, no areas of wear or tears to cane.

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