Single Bentwood Model 811 Chair, Original Cane Seat & Back by Josef Frank, 1960

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Single Bentwood Model 811 Chair, Original Cane Seat & Back by Josef Frank, 1960

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Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair is a true representation of mid-century modern design and craftsmanship. Constructed from bentwood walnut, the chair retains it's original paint in good condition with light signs of wear consistent with age. The caned seat and back are also original and add an elegant touch to the design. The tapered legs and sculpted backrest create a sleek and sophisticated look that will complement any dining room or living space. The Bentwood Prague Model 811 is a highly sought-after design, and this single chair is a rare find. It is the perfect addition to any interior design enthusiast or collector looking for a true piece of mid-century modern history. Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann were both renowned architects and designers of the early 20th century. Frank was known for his use of color and pattern in his designs, while Hoffmann was recognized for his geometric and linear styles. Together, they created a unique aesthetic that was both modern and timeless. Stendig is a well-known furniture manufacturer known for its high-quality, mid-century modern designs. Founded in the 1960s, the company continues to produce iconic designs that are sought after by collectors and interior designers alike. This Bentwood Prague Model 811 Dining Chair is not only a stunning piece of furniture but also a piece of art. Add it to your collection today and enjoy the beauty of mid-century modern design in your home. ---Dimensions--- Width: 18 in / 45.72 cm Depth: 21 in / 53.34 cm Height: 31 in / 78.74 cm Seat Height: 18 in / 45.72 cm This elegant bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair is in 100% original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection! The bentwood walnut frame and legs, painted black, do show some signs of vintage wear such as light nicks and surface scratches that are too faint to be seen in photos due to black paint. With that said there are no gouges, stains or other damage present. The original caning is in remarkably excellent original condition showing only a few broken strands on one corner (which can be seen in the photos provided). The caning on both the backrest and seat are structurally sound and weight bearing. This now iconic Model 811 side chair is incredibly comfortable, structurally sound and ready for decades more of use. Please view all photos for details on this 811's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so we recommend requesting additional photos and videos for a comprehensive understanding of this 811's current condition.

Creator:
Josef Frank (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
Poland
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please see the listing body for the full condition details.
Seller Location:
Deland, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: AM02192-11stDibs: LU7413238418932

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Josef Frank

Austrian architect and furniture and fabric designer Josef Frank was a leading voice for a gentle, humane modernism. His advocacy of warm, comfortable, eclectically styled environments was highly influential in his adopted country of Sweden, and it’s now widely regarded as a harbinger of the backlash against doctrinaire modernism and the embrace of the homespun that occurred in the late 1960s.

The son of a successful Viennese textile manufacturer, Frank studied architecture at Vienna University of Technology, graduating in 1910. From the first years of his practice, he marched counter to the orderly, symmetrical architectural layouts and decors prescribed by contemporaries such as Adolf Loos.

Frank drafted rooms of varying shapes and called for flexible interior-design arrangements. His furniture pieces are light and easy to move — and his chairs are always made of wood, most often with lushly curved steam-bent arms and slatted backs. Frank openly loathed the tubular steel furnishings and “machine for living” aesthetic promoted by Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and other Bauhaus principals. “The home must not be a mere efficient machine,” Frank once said. “It must offer comfort, rest and coziness…. There are no puritan principles in good interior decoration.”

Frank — who was Jewish — sensed the dire implications of the rise of Nazism in Germany and Austria, and in 1933 he moved to Stockholm with his Swedish wife, Anna. He became the design chief for the furnishings maker Svenskt Tenn and found a perfect match culturally for his brand of simple, relaxed and bright creations. Like many modernists — notably Charles and Ray Eames and Alexander Girard — Frank had a deep love of folk art, which influenced his designs for a wide array of colorful, richly patterned upholstery fabrics, many based on the classic “Tree of Life” motif.

In all his designs, Frank took inspiration from a broad variety of sources. In his furniture, one can discern traces of Asian patterns, Rococo, Italian Renaissance, Scandinavian handicrafts and even Chippendale pieces. As such, the work of Frank — the friendly modernist — is at home in any type of décor.

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