Bentwood armchair model A63-F, design Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s, Austria

Bentwood armchair model A63-F, designed by Viennese architect Josef Frank (1885-1967) for Thonet, 1930s, Austria. The A63 F lounge chair is part of a group of bentwood chairs that Josef Frank designed for Thonet around 1929, using solid beech rods with a round cross section, a traditional material for bentwood furniture. A single bentwood element forms the back legs and backrest frame, while two others provide the front legs and armrests. The backrest with its thin spindles is reminiscent of the traditional English Windsor chair. The seat is made of plywood, and the legs are connected by a bentwood ring. The seat is low, suitable for a lounge chair. The chair has an attribution mark under the seat and is in solid, good vintage condition. See all images for a good impression.