I wanted to work on the shape of a simplified shell resting on a thin metal structure.
For detailed image please use the magnifying glass on photos. The chair is fully restored, has a new upholstery. In our opinion, this was most likely designed by one of designers such as Otto Wagner, Gustav Siegel or Koloman Moser. The company is one of the leading companies in the processing of straw and curved wood, in this case I wanted to emphasize that process not only by bending, but twisting the structural skeleton of the backrest. Office armchair, Viennese secession, circa 1910. In order to insert the Vienna straw, iconic material for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna manufacturing tradition, we developed a precise technique, creating slots that would facilitate the process. Did you face any aesthetic or structural challenges while putting them together? What were some of your influences in using these materials?Ĭhiara Andretti: We carried out several studies about the holding of hot bent wood in the frame of the chair's back. In our opinion, this was most likely designed by one of designers such as Otto Wagner. Original finish on wood, older velvet reupholstery shows its age. Office armchair, Viennese secession, circa 1910. Skip to content To ensure you the best experience, we use cookies on our website for technical, analytical and marketing purposes. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - Vienna Secession style club or lounge chair with caned side panels and upholstery. The Secession continues to function today, holding regular exhibitions in the Secession Hall. He was elected President of the Secession from 1948 to 1950. Loie design by Chiara Andreatti for Gebr der Thonet Vienna at Salone del Mobile 2018ĪD: You've used quite a few distinct materials in this piece-wood, woven cane and metal. A Vienna Secession chair spotted in a junk shop is among five lots to watch With estimates from 400-4000, here is our pick of five lots coming up at auction this week. In 1945, following the War, Hoffmann rejoined the Vienna Secession, the artistic movement from which he, Klimt and Wagner had dramatically quit in 1905.
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