Rare pair of Thonet Frères armchairs – Original polychromy – 1930

We offer you an exceptional opportunity: an authentic pair of folding garden chairs from the famous Thonet Frères, model 140.11, dating from the 1930s. This high-end outdoor furniture piece represents a rare and precious testament to the modernist craftsmanship of the interwar period. With an absolute chromatic boldness for their time, these chairs have retained their original polychromy, described as "in its discovery juice": stunningly curved wooden slats for the seat and backrest painted in bright red, supported by an ochre/yellow structure. The architectural line, marked by the curved rear legs, offers a silhouette of remarkable fluidity and elegance. Museum rarity: Finding a specimen of model 140.11 is already a challenge; acquiring a perfectly matched pair that has retained its original pigments is an extremely rare opportunity in the market. In addition to their aesthetic value, they benefit from Thonet's technical genius with an ultra-compact and fluid cross-folding system. These collector's pieces are presented in superb vintage condition, celebrating the traces of time that guarantee their authenticity. The original paint shows a unique patina and poetic signs of wear that enhance the value of the object. The wooden structures are sound, robust, perfectly stable, and the folding mechanisms are fully functional.