Vintage “Gelenka” Cantilever Armchair Model 117, Germany circa 1950s

Offered by Antik Center Berlin, specialists in European fine art, antique furniture and decorative objects. Vintage “Gelenka” cantilever armchair, model 117, produced in Germany in the 1950s. The chair features the characteristic sprung, slatted seat and backrest construction with curved armrests and a light, flexible frame – a distinctive post‑war design developed as a modern, comfortable seating solution. According to the German Chair Museum, this model corresponds to the Gelenka type 117, manufactured in the 1950s in Leipzig (Emil Plarre) and later in Wolfhagen near Kassel. On this example the original maker’s decal on the rear seat rail is no longer present, but the construction and proportions match the original catalogue drawings. Dimensions: H 77.5 X W 58 X D 60 cm. Origin: Germany, circa 1950s. Material: Solid beech (or similar hardwood) with slatted wooden seat and backrest. Style: Post‑war German modern seating design. Condition: very good vintage condition, fully functional, with age‑consistent wear and patina to the wooden surfaces. The seat and backrest slats are intact, the frame is stable and comfortable in use. Professional sale with a 14-day right of withdrawal for consumers. In case of withdrawal, the buyer bears the direct costs of return shipping and must ensure safe, secure packing and transport.