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Pair of Bentwood Stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet

$22,000per set
£16,538.19per set
€19,173.01per set
CA$30,715.42per set
A$34,402.90per set
CHF 17,900.97per set
MX$417,820.79per set
NOK 226,938.84per set
SEK 214,133.70per set
DKK 143,057.92per set
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About the Item

Pair of bentwood stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet, Austria, these examples, circa 1940s. Signed with impressed Thonet stamp underneath. These stools were originally designed for the main banking room of the Austrian Post Office Savings Bank, circa 1904. Literature: Bent Wood and Metal Furniture: 1850-1946, Ostergard, pg. 248, fig. 48. They are a versatile size and can be used as stools, or as side or end tables.
  • Creator:
    Otto Wagner (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Vienna Secession (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bentwood,Metal,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good original condition. Various surface scratches, rubs, and wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU871821743502

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