Stefan Mid-Century armchairs, 1960s, set of 2

The Stefan armchair, type 300-139, was manufactured in the 1960s by the Swarzędz furniture factory in Poland and was a Polish export product. It was sold by IKEA, among others. It can be found in the IKEA catalogue under the name "Jarl" in 1964 and "Stefan" in 1965. It was made from two types of wood: beech and, less frequently, oak. Unfortunately, the name of the designer of this armchair is unknown. This design is sometimes attributed to Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz, supposedly created in 1959 for the PAGED (Polish Export Agency for Wood) competition, but this information is not confirmed in any catalogue or historical source. The frames of the armchairs are made of solid beech and have been professionally and carefully restored by removing the old upholstery, staining, and finishing with varnish. The restoration was carried out by a talented and experienced carpenter with over 20 years of experience. The seat and back cushions have been covered with a recycled wool fabric in a powdery beige-pink colour. Thanks to this treatment, the armchairs have a beautiful appearance and will serve their new owner for many years without fear of damage or wear from daily use. Seat height: 43 cm.