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Mid Century Modern White Vintage Chair Side Chair Karl Schwanzer Vienna, 1953

$2,973.96
£2,212.33
€2,480
CA$4,072.37
A$4,527.93
CHF 2,364.23
MX$55,115.87
NOK 30,166.58
SEK 28,264.64
DKK 18,878.87

About the Item

Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair, which was designed by the Austrian Architect Karl Schwanzer (1918-1975) and produced by Thonet Mundus (labeled). This beautiful chair shows a frame from hand-polished maple tree, while the seat and back are upholstered with white faux leather and chromed nails. All measures are approximate. Documented: Karl Schwanzer, Architekt aus Leidenschaft Wien, 1973. Erich Boltenstern und die Baukunst nach, 1945. Ottilinger; Möbeldesign der 50er Jahre. Karl Schwanzer designed many significant buildings and won many awards. He works in the circle of Oswald Haerdtl and was an important representative of post-war architecture 1958: Grand Prix for Architecture of the World Exhibition in Brussels. 1959-1963: Wirtschaftsförderungsinstitut, Vienna. 1970: BMW Carpark in Munich. 1973: BMW Administrations Building in Munich.
  • Creator:
    Karl Schwanzer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.86 in (86.01 cm)Width: 19.49 in (49.51 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50.02 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Very good condition The chair is carefully cleaned and hand polished Upholstered with white faux leather and chromed nails.
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU106985117503

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