Early 20th Century Industrial Architect’s Chair Swivel Drafting Chair with Cast Iron Mechanism, Austro-German, ca. 1910–1930
Original price was: € 450,00.€ 225,00Current price is: € 225,00.
A robust and elegant industrial swivel chair from the early 20th century, featuring a solid beech wood frame with spindle back, saddle-shaped seat, and a cast iron rotating mechanism. Likely of Austro-German origin, this architect-style chair blends artisanal craftsmanship with early industrial design principles.
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This early industrial architect’s chair, dating from approximately 1910–1930, exemplifies the durable construction and utilitarian elegance of Austro-German workshop furniture. The design reflects the influence of Thonet and related firms who pioneered functional seating for offices, schools, and studios during the late Empire and interwar years.
Crafted in solid beech wood, the chair features a spindle backrest with subtly curved supports, a shaped saddle seat joined with exposed dowels, and a stable tripod base with integrated wooden ring footrest. The adjustable swivel mechanism in cast iron is both functional and decorative, showing typical blacksmith riveting and precision engineering of the period.
Though unmarked, the chair’s construction, quality, and aesthetic align with turn-of-the-century Thonet-type workshop production. It remains structurally sound and visually striking — ideal for collectors, designers, or interiors that celebrate craftsmanship and early modern industry.
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Origin: Austria or Germany
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Period: ca. 1910–1930
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Material: Solid beech wood, cast iron, steel fittings
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Dimensions: Approx. H 85 cm x W 50 cm x Seat H 60 cm (adjustable)
| Condition | Good |
|---|---|
| Material | Wood |
| Origin | Germany |
| Period | 1900 – 1950 |
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