Vintage Design
René Herbst, chair “Sandows”, model “101”, chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, designed in 1928, manufactured in the 1970s. The “Sandows” chair embodies the industrial progress of the 1920s. It consists of a tubular steel construction into which elastic components are integrated.
This chair remains the best-known design by the esteemed French designer and architect René Herbst (1891-1982). This iconic 1928 work has been given pride of place in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, a testament to its enduring importance in art and design history. The MATERIAL that makes up the seat and back of the chair is known as “Sandows”, which is the French term for elastic bands.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Vintage, Design Classics, Minimalist, Modernist, Postmodern |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Heavy signs of use, Rubber very used, Minimal rust on the chrome frame
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| Product Code | YHW-1848577 |
| Materials | Chrome Plating, Metal, Textile |
| Color | Black, silver |
| Width |
42 cm 16.5 inch |
| Depth |
50 cm 19.7 inch |
| Height |
81 cm 31.9 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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