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Pair of ‘Toro’ chairs by Martin Szekely, France 1987

About the Item

Pair of 'Toro' chairs by Martin Szekely, France 1987. The chairs were produced by Néotù gallery in a limited number of 200 examples. Minimal tubular and folded sheet steel frames finished with their original bright red lacquer. The combination of the flat steel sheets and tubular construction provide a very interesting silhouette to the chairs. The design is part of the collections of Centre national des arts plastiques / Fonds national d’art contemporain and Mobilier National France. The chairs in a fully original condition and show a characteristic patina on the edges.
  • Creator:
    Martin Szekely (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 19.3 in (49 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Steel,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1987
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rotterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1117237579442

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