Vintage Model 117 Armchair from Gelenka, Germany, 1950s

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Vintage “gelenka” cantilever armchair, model 117, produced in germany in the 1950s. The chair features the characteristic sprung, slatted seat … Read more Vintage “gelenka” cantilever armchair, model 117, produced in germany in the 1950s. The chair features the characteristic sprung, slatted seat and backrest construction with curved armrests and a light, flexible frame – a distinctive post‑war design developed as a modern, comfortable seating solution.

according to the german chair museum, this model corresponds to the gelenka type 117, manufactured in the 1950s in leipzig (emil plarre) and later in wolfhagen near kassel. On this example the original maker’s decal on the rear seat rail is no longer present, but the construction and proportions match the original catalogue drawings.

dimensions: h 77.5 x w 58 x d 60 cm
origin: germany, circa 1950s
material: solid beech (or similar hardwood) with slatted wooden seat and backrest
style: post‑war german modern seating design

condition: very good vintage condition, fully functional, with age‑consistent wear and patina to the wooden surfaces. The seat and backrest slats are intact, the frame is stable and comfortable in use.
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