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An iconic Isokon laminated birch plywood stool, distributor label: Venesta. Circa 1933.
The Isokon company was founded in London in …
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An iconic Isokon laminated birch plywood stool, distributor label: Venesta. Circa 1933.
The Isokon company was founded in London in 1929 by the entrepreneur Jack Pritchard (1899-1992), the architect Wells Coates (1895-1958) and others. The company designed, built and made up-to-date architecture and furniture, often using plywood.
This is a surprisingly strong stool considering it only weighs 1.1 kg. They were manufactured by the Estonian company Luterma from the early 1930s and were imported by their British distributor Venesta.
These stools were first imported by Pritchard in 1933 and retailed as 'Model no. 1' by his fledgling firm known as Isokon.
Retaining the original finish which has been lightly cleaned and waxed. The small metal cap feet have rusted and a few are missing. The top has a few woodworm holes, these have been fully treated with a woodworm killer injector. There is a slight opening to the laminate to one of the sides but this is minimal. Please refer to the last two photographs. The top has a couple of stress areas to the edges, as shown. The butterfly bolt appears to be original, the top has some slight movement to it from the base. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
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- Dimensions
- 12.99ʺW × 12.99ʺD × 17.72ʺH
- Seat Height
- 17.72 in
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- Estonia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Birch
- Plywood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Waxed, Rusty and some missing feet, Top with few treatd woodworm holes, Slight opening to the laminate to one sides, Top with some stress areas to the edges, Top with some movement to it from the base less
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