Colonial Armchairs by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1960s, Set of 2

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Designed in 1928 by Wilhelm Kienzle. These chairs are in the collection of the Vitra Design Museum, among others: inventory … Read more Designed in 1928 by Wilhelm Kienzle. These chairs are in the collection of the Vitra Design Museum, among others: inventory number SCH-1012. These chairs are an adaptation of a model used in the nineteenth century by British colonial officials during their work-related travels, which Kienzle had seen in London in 1928. Its advantages are that it is lightweight and takes up little space. The chair’s legs are connected by round bars, which are inserted into the open seam of the seat cover (in copies with the original cover). Similarly, the cover is affixed to the movable backrest, which is attached to the upper ends of the back legs with a pivot pin. The leather strap armrests are fastened to the legs with brass buttons. Since the chair’s frame is not independently stable, leather straps stretched between the chair legs bear the lateral load of the seated individual. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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