Pair of Thonet-style chairs in bent wood with turned spindles – Central Europe, circa 1920

This pair of Thonet-style chairs made of steam-bent beech is distinguished by its turned baluster spindles in the backrest and the round seat with a central sun-engraved motif. Central Europe, circa 1920. Attributed to the Thonet tradition or the Central European bentwood school (notably Jacob & Josef Kohn or Fischel), this piece exhibits the formal and constructive characteristics of early 20th-century Viennese bentwood, although no markings allow for a certain attribution. The incorporation of turned spindles into the bentwood chair was a nod from Viennese manufacturers to historicist models, offering a more decorative alternative to the usual smooth spindles. Mundus catalogued this family as a domestic model, designed for the dining room or entrance. Details. Materials and techniques: Steam-bent beech; turned spindles; round engraved seat. Place of origin: Central Europe. Period: Vienna Secession. Date of manufacture: Circa 1920. Dimensions: Piece #1: Length 44 cm × Depth 47 cm × Height 88 cm (seat 49 cm) · Piece #2: Length 40 cm × Depth 46 cm × Height 89 cm (seat 47 cm) Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Manufacturer labels not retained.