Sculptural Oak Stools with Woven Canvas Straps by Jan Vanek, 1940s, Set of 2

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Jan Vanek's sculptural set of two oak stools, crafted from oak and featuring woven canvas straps, dates back to the … Read more Jan Vanek's sculptural set of two oak stools, crafted from oak and featuring woven canvas straps, dates back to the 1940s in Prague. Designed during the same era as Jindrich Halabala, these pieces showcase elegant oak frames and display signs of age while retaining their original condition. Functionally versatile, they can serve as both ottomans and stools. Though in used condition, with stains on the canvas webbing and wood that highlight their patina, these stunning stools can enhance any interior space. The mid-century design supports sustainability by giving the furniture a second life, as these high-quality pieces have a rich history. Influenced by his family's furniture company, Vanek studied woodworking in Germany before moving to Czechoslovakia in 1920. Early collaborations with design pioneers like Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier helped shape his graceful style, exemplified by his bentwood chairs from the 1930s. In the 1950s, he gradually modernized his designs while maintaining their elegance. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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