Cosmos, Thonet - Michael Thonet - Fauteuil - Beech - armchair
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An Art Nouveau/Jugendstil beechwood armchair produced in Poland by Cosmos for Thonet between 1925 and 1935, designed by Michael Thonet, 80 cm high, 52 cm wide, 57 cm deep, seat diameter about 48 cm, weight 5.5 kg.
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Exceptionally beautiful Thonet armchair (desk chair) on consignment, made by the Polish company Cosmos. Cosmos was a Polish company (around Radomsko). This company produced Thonet chairs on consignment in the 1920s and 1930s. This chair dates from that era, and is thus to be considered a Thonet chair.
After World War II, many nationalized companies in the old Thonet factories in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Romania continued to produce furniture of bentwood. Cosmos was such a company as well.
The chair is 80 cm high, 52 cm wide (between the armrests), and 57 cm deep (from the backrest to the front). The seat diameter is about 48 cm and the weight is 5.5 kg.
The chair still has a clear Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) design, with the S-shaped bends of the wood (likely beech wood), but you could also call it Art Deco. Very nice too is the seat with the famous peacock print (see photos). This chair was probably produced between 1925 and 1935. The original stamp is still visible on the bottom of the seat surface as well as a part of the original label (see photos).
Michael Thonet is regarded as the first and most important furniture designer. He was also the first to perfect bending wood with steam to the point that it could be applied in industrial furniture production. In this chair, the steam-bent elements are clearly visible as well. This gave this kind of chair its stability. It is remarkable how stable this chair remains despite being around 75 years old!
The chair is still completely original, with all original connecting materials. It seems it has been restored at some point, which has been done very neatly. Here and there are some stains and other signs of use, but all in all the chair still looks very good for a piece of furniture that is about 100 years old. The chair is also remarkably stable, with hardly any movement in the construction. This chair can still last another 100 years! So it is not only a jewel in any interior, but also a comfortable and functional piece of furniture. And it is certainly a conversation piece!!
The chair will be carefully packaged and insured for shipment.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateExceptionally beautiful Thonet armchair (desk chair) on consignment, made by the Polish company Cosmos. Cosmos was a Polish company (around Radomsko). This company produced Thonet chairs on consignment in the 1920s and 1930s. This chair dates from that era, and is thus to be considered a Thonet chair.
After World War II, many nationalized companies in the old Thonet factories in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Romania continued to produce furniture of bentwood. Cosmos was such a company as well.
The chair is 80 cm high, 52 cm wide (between the armrests), and 57 cm deep (from the backrest to the front). The seat diameter is about 48 cm and the weight is 5.5 kg.
The chair still has a clear Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) design, with the S-shaped bends of the wood (likely beech wood), but you could also call it Art Deco. Very nice too is the seat with the famous peacock print (see photos). This chair was probably produced between 1925 and 1935. The original stamp is still visible on the bottom of the seat surface as well as a part of the original label (see photos).
Michael Thonet is regarded as the first and most important furniture designer. He was also the first to perfect bending wood with steam to the point that it could be applied in industrial furniture production. In this chair, the steam-bent elements are clearly visible as well. This gave this kind of chair its stability. It is remarkable how stable this chair remains despite being around 75 years old!
The chair is still completely original, with all original connecting materials. It seems it has been restored at some point, which has been done very neatly. Here and there are some stains and other signs of use, but all in all the chair still looks very good for a piece of furniture that is about 100 years old. The chair is also remarkably stable, with hardly any movement in the construction. This chair can still last another 100 years! So it is not only a jewel in any interior, but also a comfortable and functional piece of furniture. And it is certainly a conversation piece!!
The chair will be carefully packaged and insured for shipment.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
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Specific region of origin
Radomsko
Wood type
Beech
Style subtype
Jugendstil
Weight
5.5 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
armchair
Number of objects
1
Manufacturer/brand
Cosmos, Thonet
Country of origin
Poland
Designer/artist/maker
Michael Thonet
Material
Wood
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
57 cm
Diameter
48 cm
Estimated period
1925 - 1935
Seating height
46 cm
