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Jakob Müller "Ronco" Chair

About the Item

The adjustable Ronco chair (in four different positions) was made by Jacob Müller in the 1950s for his holiday home in Ronco (TI, Switzerland). It was produced by Wohnhilfe and is in very nice original condition. A beautiful Swiss design classic. Material: elm, wool.
  • Creator:
    Jacob Müller (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Zürich, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2566323391132
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