Vintage Oak and Bentwood Chair from Fischel, 1940s

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1940's Fischel Stamped Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered … Read more 1940's Fischel Stamped Honey Oak Bentwood Dining Chairs. The process of steam bending beech to create elegant chairs was discovered and developed by Thonet, but when its patents expired in 1869 many companies including Fischel launched production. Fischel was founded in 1871 by Czech born David Gabriel Fischel, a successful vegetable oil merchant, using the first hand knowledge of his eldest son who had worked in one of Thonets Czech factories. First production was made in Germany in Niemes near the Danube. Later production moved to France in Alsace and sales offices were opened in most major French cities as Fischel became a major chair producer. These chairs date from the 1940's, a very classic elegant shape with a rich colour and character. Seat Height 46cm. Date:1940's Maker:Fischel - France Dimensions:42cm(w) x 42cm(l) x 77cm(h) This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
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