| Documentation
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Documented elsewhere (exact item) |
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Origin
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Czech Republic |
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Period
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1920-1949 |
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Materials
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bentwood beech, cotton webbing |
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Dimensions
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W.
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24.5 in;
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H.
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30.5 in;
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D.
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31 in;
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W.
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62.23 cm;
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H.
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77.47 cm;
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D.
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78.74 cm;
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Seat H.
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14.5 in;
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Seat H.
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36.83 cm;
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Condition
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Good. normal wear, good vintage condition |
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Description
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Jan Vaněk, was one of the leading Bauhaus architect/designer from Czechoslavakia and a contemporary of Jindrich Halabala. He created the design/manufacturing firm UP Závody in 1918 (in English short for Associated Arts & Crafts Enterprises) - reorganized in 1920 and produced functional streamlined pieces. This lounge chair is a classic of Jan design with sweeping arms using a black lacquered bentwood beech frame supported by original cotton webbing that is faded to a grey dusty rose. Produced in 1930s in Brno Czechoslavakia. Good vintage condition. PAIR available. |
| Styles
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Movements
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Bauhaus, Mid Century |
| Incollect
Reference Number
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433969 |
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