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

Original parlor set from Gebrüder Thonet (Thonet Brothers), the historic Austrian manufacturer founded by Michael Thonet and continued by his sons.

This ensemble, consisting of two chairs and a small settee, is an emblematic example of Vienna production from the late 19th century, in full late Biedermeier / early Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) style.

Key features:
• Brand: The manufactory is clearly attributable to Gebrüder Thonet, which between 1853 and 1900 became the leading European producer of bentwood furniture.
• Technique:
• Frames in steam-bent solid beech, one of the key innovations introduced by Thonet to achieve sinuous and sturdy forms.
• Seats in Vienna straw woven by hand, light yet sturdy.
• Design:
• The two-seater settee features a rich motif of interlaced scrolls on the backrest, a distinctive element of Thonet production in the second half of the 19th century.
• The chairs display the classic continuous backrest and integrated armrests, perfectly balanced in their curvature.
• Aesthetics: Fluid, light forms that unite grace and functionality: the hallmark of Thonet design.