Communal Table and Two Chairs by Olgierd Szlekys and Władysław Wincze, Ład Cooperative, Poland, 1950s, Set of 3

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A set of furniture designed between 1945–1955 by olgierd szlekys and władysław wincze, crafted at the "ład" cooperative of interior … Read more A set of furniture designed between 1945–1955 by olgierd szlekys and władysław wincze, crafted at the "ład" cooperative of interior architecture in warsaw. The ensemble, consisting of a communal table and two chairs (zydle), serves as an excellent example of polish postwar design inspired by folk culture.

the simple, functional form and the use of ash wood draw upon the tradition of zakopane-style furniture while maintaining a modernist character. The chair design by władysław wincze, created in 1945, was showcased at the renowned "we want to be modern" exhibition at the national museum in warsaw, underscoring its significance in the history of polish design.

dimensions:
table: 67 cm (height) x 64 cm (width) x 65 cm (depth)
chair (zydle): 82 cm (height) x 64 cm (width) x 65 cm (depth)
key features:
material: ash wood, known for its durability and beautiful grain.
style: folk-modernist, with strong references to polish folk culture.
form: simple, functional, and aesthetic, harmoniously blending tradition with modernism.
attributes:
country of origin: poland
manufacturer: "ład" cooperative of interior architecture
designers: olgierd szlekys and władysław wincze
date: 1945–1955
condition: very good, after conservation-focused restoration this piece has an attribution mark,
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