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

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:
    Faux Leather,Maple
  • Place of Origin:
    Austria
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • 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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