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1930s Isokon Plywood Stool Venesta Iconic Modernism
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An iconic Isokon laminated birch plywood stool, distributor label: Venesta. Circa 1933.
The Isokon company was founded in London in 1929 by the entrepreneur Jack Pritchard (1899-1992), the architect Wells Coates (1895-1958) and others. The company designed, built and made up-to-date architecture and furniture, often using plywood.
This is a surprisingly strong stool considering it only weighs 1.1 kg. They were manufactured by the Estonian company Luterma from around 1930, and were imported by their British distributor Venesta.
These stools were first imported by Pritchard in 1933 and retailed as 'Model no. 1' by his fledgling firm known as Isokon.
Retaining the original finish which has been lightly cleaned and waxed. The small metal cap feet have rusted and a few are missing. The top has a few woodworm holes, these have been fully treated with a woodworm killer injector. There is a slight opening to the laminate to one of the sides but this is minimal. Please refer to the last two photographs. The top has a couple of stress areas to the edges, as shown. The butterfly bolt appears to be original, the top has some slight movement to it from the base.
One of two available.
- Creator:Luterma (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Bauhaus (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1933
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Norwich, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 13721ISA1stDibs: LU6433227798152
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