Gelenka Armchairs in Solid Beech Wood, Germany, 1950, Set of 2

Overview: Pair of mid‑century / Bauhaus dining armchairs by Gelenka, Germany, circa 1950. Set of 2 with continuous curved armrests and a compact open‑frame silhouette. Design: Design attributed to Ernst Breitenborn and/or Erich Dieckmann for Gelenka. Curved beech armrests flow from the back posts to the front supports; seat construction uses elastic straps with small wooden beech elements. Materials: Solid beech wood frame with a warm brown finish that highlights the timber grain. Traditional joinery and visible wooden components consistent with mid‑century craftsmanship. Dimensions: Overall height: approx. 82 cm. Overall width: approx. 60 cm. Overall depth: approx. 70 cm. Seat & Arm: Seat height: approx. 42 cm; seat width: approx. 45 cm; seat depth: approx. 43.5 cm. Armrest height: approx. 67 cm. Maker & Date: Manufacturer: Gelenka‑Patentmöbelfabrik, Wolfhagen, Germany. Production period: 1950s.