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Pair of 1950s Midcentury WK Arm-Chairs with Runners for Deutsche Werkstätten

About the Item

A very rare pair of midcentury WK arm-chairs with runners in solid Ash. Designed in early 1950s for Deutsche Werkstätten these armchairs have an extraordinary shape with runners made for better stability and comfortable sliding over carpets for example. The upholstery fabric and leather of the armrests are in original but good vintage condition. Attributed to Arno Lambrecht or Josef Hillerbrand because of the shape of the armrests. Literature:Hans Wichmann:Deutsche Werkstätten und WK-Verband,1898-1990,Prestel-Verlag, page 255.
  • Creator:
    Möbel Deutsche Werkstätten (Manufacturer)
  • Attributed to:
    Arno Lambrecht (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. One small hole in the fabric of the upholstery on the side of the seating and one smaller one on the back above.
  • Seller Location:
    Halle, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2998326349122

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