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Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972

$4,595.45per set
£3,461.29per set
€3,899per set
CA$6,337.32per set
A$7,119.70per set
CHF 3,720.05per set
MX$86,899.24per set
NOK 47,233.81per set
SEK 44,460.68per set
DKK 29,677.71per set

About the Item

This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm that was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also designed the furniture, including this high back chair. This model has never been serial produced and was only made for the building. Possibly produced by Thonet or Ton, this chair is in original condition and has got the original fabric. The cushions are set around a dark bentwood frame with a rich woodgrain. - Red chamois leather - very good original condition.
  • Creator:
    Jan Bočan (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. - wooden parts refreshed.
  • Seller Location:
    Praha, CZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2456333119682

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