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Set of Four Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s

$3,800per set
£2,946.41per set
€3,341.65per set
CA$5,447.14per set
A$5,923.88per set
CHF 3,120.84per set
MX$71,946.70per set
NOK 39,235.20per set
SEK 36,779.83per set
DKK 25,088.19per set

About the Item

Set of four vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with a beech sculpted saddle seat. Circa 1940s Unusual set with one each painted in the four primary colors of green, blue, red and yellow. This set of chairs is in its original good to fair vintage condition with scuffs, scratches, paint loss (primarily to edges) and dings. Structurally very sound.
  • Attributed to:
    Michael Thonet (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Plywood,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. This set of chairs is in its original good to fair vintage condition with scuffs, scratches, paint loss (primarily to edges) and dings. Structurally very sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7984247254762

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