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Early Pair of Basculant Chairs By Le Corbusier, 1950s

Creator: Le Corbusier
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
These chairs belong in a museum.

Originally designed in 1929 as the "Siège à Dossier Basculant". The chair made its grand public debut at the prestigious 1929 Salon d'Automne in Paris, where the Perriand, Jeanneret, and Le Corbusier presented their groundbreaking "Equipment for the Home".
this chair model.

Here we have a 1950s edition (pre-cassina). Likely produced by Thonet and sold via the Wohnbedarf department store in Switzerland. They were imported by Stendig to the US. Later in the 1960s, Cassina Italy acquired the license to distribute
This pair features the elusive metal spring on the sling armrests.

Unmarked. No manufacturer markings.

Lovely patina on both chairs.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Leather, Metal, Chrome
Condition:	Good. We strive to note significant conditions such as damage, repairs, or losses. The absence of a note does not imply perfect condition. Buyers are encouraged to request additional photos or a condition report prior to purchase. All items are sold as is.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	4729
Incollect Reference #:	888309

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	26.5 in;	D.	25.5 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	67.31 cm;	D.	64.77 cm;

Seat H.	15 in;
Seat H.	38.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design