Modernist Dining Chairs with Mustard Upholstery, 1930s, Set of 2

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A pair of modernist dining chairs dating from the 1930s, believed to have been made in Czechoslovakia. The designer and … Read more A pair of modernist dining chairs dating from the 1930s, believed to have been made in Czechoslovakia. The designer and manufacturer have not been identified.

Broad, curved wooden backrests are the defining feature, with rounded corners that soften the otherwise straight-lined frames. An open space beneath each back gives the chairs a light appearance, while the rear supports continue into gently swept-back legs.

The wood has a rich brown colour and pronounced grain, particularly across the backrests and front seat rails. Mustard-yellow upholstered seats pick up its warmer tones and provide a pleasing contrast to the dark frames. The shaped backs and padded seats make the chairs very comfortable for dining.

Both chairs have been recently restored. The wooden surfaces have received a fresh shellac polish, and the seats have been newly upholstered in mustard-yellow fabric. See less