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House Bar and Four Bar Stools by Prof. Herta-Maria Witzemann for Erwin Behr

Creator: Herta-Maria Witzemann
Offered by: Original in Berlin

Description
A house bar and four bar stools, designed by Prof. Herta-Maria Witzemann for a villa near Tübingen (Germany), manufactured by Erwin Behr, Germany, teak construction on four legs, black coated metal base, the bar stools with woven cane backrests, loose circular seat cushions. Measures: Bar height approximate 108 cm, width approximate 180 cm, depth approximate 60 cm Barstool: Height of seat approximate 80 cm, width approximate 46 cm, depth approximate 46 cm Herta-Maria Witzemann was born in Dornbirn, Vorarlberg (Austria), in 1909. Between 1938 and 1940 she studied at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts. Her teacher in architecture was Prof. Oswald Haerdtl. In 1952 she became a professor for interior and furniture design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. She designed series-produced furniture for numerous renowned companies, including Knoll International, Thonet, Wilde and Spieth and Erwin Behr. Provenance: formerly part of the interior decoration of a villa near Tübingen, Germany.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Teak, Metal, Leather, Cane
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	cc.joe
Incollect Reference #:	312268

Dimensions

W.	70.87 in;	H.	42.52 in;	D.	23.62 in;
W.	180 cm;	H.	108 cm;	D.	60 cm;

Message from Seller:

Spread across more than 500 m2 of retail space, Original in Berlin offers a wide range of Mid-Century Modern and selected studio furniture, lighting and accessories. Here, design lovers can find rarities by well known designers such as Charlotte Perriand, Hans J. Wegner, Pierre Chapo and Gio Ponti, as well as American classics by Paul McCobb, Jens Risom and George Nelson.

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