Thonet - Seating group (3) - Wood - Model no. 2

Original lounge set by Gebrüder Thonet (Thonet Brothers), the historic Austrian manufacturer founded by Michael Thonet and continued by his sons. This set, comprising two chairs and a settee, is an emblematic example of Vienna production from the late 19th century, in the late Biedermeier/early Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) style.

Characterizing elements:
• Brand: The workshop is clearly linked to Gebrüder Thonet, which from 1853–1900 became the leading European producer of curved wood furniture.
• Technique:
• Tables in steam-bent solid beech wood, one of the key innovations introduced by Thonet to achieve sinuous and sturdy shapes.
• Seats in Vienna straw woven by hand, light yet sturdy.
• Design:
• The two-seat settee features a rich motif of interlaced volutes in the backrest, a distinctive element of Thonet production in the second half of the 19th century.
• The chairs exhibit the classic continuous backrest and integrated armrests, perfectly balanced in their curvature.
• Aesthetics: Fluid, light forms that merge grace and functionality: the hallmark of Thonet design.