Vintage Design
The technology to put this chair into production was simply not sufficient at the time. Gerrit Rietveld had tried much earlier in 1932 to manufacture his Zig-Zag chair from one piece of material. German author and expert on Panton’s oeuvre, Mathias Remele, notes that the idea may have originated after Panton’s collaboration with August Sommer. A German company specialized in curved laminated wood that produced its Barboy in 1963. The Thonet brothers finally took up the challenge and produced two versions of this chair. Model 275 and 276 respectively with a round backrest.
This specific chair is a non-serial production and has a marvelous provenance. It was used for the pavilion for wooden constructions at the debau exhibition fair in Essen in the sixties. The chair consists of no less than fourteen layers of glued, bent, and pressed rounded veneer. The natural wood is truly sublime and has acquired a beautiful patina over the years.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Production Period | Unknown |
| Country of Manufacture | Denmark |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Partially restored
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| Product Code | UQV-1915308 |
| Materials | Bentwood |
| Color | Beige |
| Width |
39 cm 15.4 inch |
| Depth |
52 cm 20.5 inch |
| Height |
83 cm 32.7 inch |
| Seat Height | 18.1 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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