Cantilever Tubular Steel Armchair FN24 by Mücke-Melder, 1940-50s

Mücke-Melder’s version of the popular S411 from Thonet. The functionalist model FN24 by Mücke-Melder was produced under the license from Thonet by several companies, such as Hynek Gottwald – model EK34 and Robert Slezák – model K29. This upholstered armchair is based on the original design of Marcel Breuer’s Spring Chair, for which Willem Hendrik Gispen designed the seat and backrest upholstery. The licensed models for S411 differ in some way from the original and while preserving the overall impression provide a new look of this extraordinary popular piece of furniture. The FN24 in particular has a “sporty” design being 8 cm higher on one side and having slightly lower depth and narrower width on the other. Authentically and professionally restored. The wooden frame is preserved in the original state, the spring core of the seat is brand new. The tubular steel frame was cleaned and newly chrome-plated. The slight patina traces were handled carefully so that they remained visible under new chrome plating, but the surface became smooth and shiny – resulting in a unique combination of the charming of time and perfect functionality. Wood cleaned, varnished. Seating refurbished and covered with the design upholstery by Kolovrat. Red/Yellow fabric is based on design of Antonin Kybal, cf. Photo.