20th Century Decorative Arts and Design

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Lot 163
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Schaukelfauteuil, a Thonet model no. 7500 bent wood rocking chaise longue circa 1880

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Description

  • the armrest with impressed number 27
  • height 75cm, lenght 170cm, width 54cm, restored
stained and bent beech frame with woven cane seat and backrest, the backrest adjustable

Literature

Cf. D. E. Ostergard [ed.], Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946, New York 1987, cat. no. 33, p. 232-233: 'In the large body of rocking and stationary pieces, this particular model is one of the finest'.