Vienna Bat Chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Gmbh, 1970s, Set of 6

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an exceptional set of six black lacquered chairs by gebrüder thonet vienna (gtv), manufactured in the 1970s based on … Read more Description:

an exceptional set of six black lacquered chairs by gebrüder thonet vienna (gtv), manufactured in the 1970s based on josef hoffmann's famous "fledermaus" (bat) design.

these superbly crafted chairs feature hoffmann's signature curved backrests with spherical finials.

the construction has been modified with straight crossbars instead of the original continuous ring.

a sensational rediscovery:

beneath a later-added cover, the historic backhausen fabric "lampen" (lamps), designed by josef hoffmann in 1906, was revealed. Largely protected from uv light and wear for decades, the geometric design is in exceptionally good condition.

the original, embossed gtv cloverleaf logo on the underside of the seat confirms the authenticity of its manufacture by gebrüder thonet vienna.

neither this chair design nor the historic backhausen fabric are in production today – a closed chapter of viennese design and manufacturing history.

the significant backhausen archive, comprising approximately 11,000 objects, including historic fabric samples and weaving patterns, is now housed in the leopold museum in vienna.

all six chairs are in near-mint, museum-quality condition and ready for immediate use. This piece has an attribution mark,
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