Fischels son, alexander, had worked at thonet bros. You are bidding on a matching pair of antique bentwood chairs marked fischel, made in the czechoslovakia state. Fischel, a vegetable oil salesman from praque, opened his business on june 10, 1871 and placed it in the hands of his eldest son alexander fischel who had worked for thonet for many years at. Need zip code for actual quote which may be less, may be more. Vintage fischel bentwood chair transitional design online. Jan 26, 2012 fischels second area of research revolved mostly around islamic mediaeval history and historiography. Vintage bentwood chair by fischel c1900 thonet style. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Rare catalogs of bentwood and other furniture designs from legendary european manufacturer. One has a seperation of the wood on one corner, see picture. Thonets factory in koritchan, opened up his own company, the firm d. After much experimentation, the skilled craftsman developed an entirely novel method of creating designs with wood by bending it with steam. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Are sold as seen, uncollated, and are nonreturnable. There are no cliff hangers but together the books feel and reads like a tv miniseries with each novel leaving you poised with anticipation for the next. See each listing for international postage options and costs. Feb 21, 2016 fischel bentwood chairs a set of 12 all c1920.
Following a carpenters apprenticeship, thonet set himself up as an independent cabinetmaker in 1819. Light bentwood chairs classic bentwood chairs heart bentwood chairs with this stunning and cost effective designs of chair you can also explore a tremendous collection of bentwood high and low bar stools. A the kohn brothers, jacob and joseph, were chair makers in vienna, austria in the late 19th century. J and j kohnfischel chairs my antique furniture collection. Antique bent wood armchair circa 1900 featuring mahogany construction, a curved solid back and scroll arms, original patina made by fischel bentwood. A beautiful original fischel oak bentwood chair, made in austria, with embossed decorative seat. Fischel sons was a manufacturing company specializing in bentwood furniture, particularly armchairs, until. The chair is an exact copy of thonets original bentwood chair. Sep 27, 2012 the vintage thonet bentwood chair designed by fischel. I have three bentwood chairs made by fischel that were commissioned in czechoslovakia for the first big hotel in new york city. Michael thonet 2 july 1796 3 march 1871 was a germanaustrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood.
Bent wood and metal furniture 18501946 by derek ostergard 19870503 derek ostergard on. Blink home vintique antique fischel bentwood armchair one. Fischel furniture was a major competitor or gebruder thonets. Learn about bentwood the austrian bentwood furniture designed by michael thonet 17961871 was among the 19th centurys most original contributions to furniture development. Vintage 1920s fischel bentwood cafe chairs set of 3 the fischel company was founded by david gabriel fischel one month after the patent granted to thonet inventor of bentwood furniture expired. One of the most celebrated furniture catalogs ever published, reproduced directly from companys only surviving copy. Bentwood objects are those made by wetting wood then bending it and letting it harden into.
Bentwood set 4 antique cafe, parlor, dining chairs by fischel. It is amazing that a chair that is nearly 150 years old in design is still one. They became so successful that they were the main competition for michael thonets company, which had patented the idea of steam bending wood for chairs in 1842. Fischels second area of research revolved mostly around islamic mediaeval history and historiography. The most accurate word to describe the bentwood trilogy with book 3 still to come is saga. Czech chair originates from the beech forests antique trader. Jul 08, 2015 a the kohn brothers, jacob and joseph, were chair makers in vienna, austria in the late 19th century. Blink home vintique antique fischel bentwood armchair. See more ideas about furniture, antiques and bentwood chairs. The bentwood method of furniture making was developed by germanaustrian cabinet maker, michael thonet 17861871. What i like best about it is that it still has its original labels underneath it. Fischel, a vegetable oil salesman from praque, opened his business on june 10, 1871 and placed it in the hands of his eldest son alexander fischel who had worked for thonet for many years at their. Vintage 1920s fischel bentwood cafe chairs set of 3. Harry fischel 1865 1948 was an american businessman and philanthropist based in new york city at the turn of the 20th century fischel was one of the leading pioneers in the growth of american judaism, in general, and in american jewish orthodoxy, in particular, particularly in the dynamic precedentsetting first half of the 20th century.
Michael thonet often mispronounced thonay the name is pronounced toenet with a hard beginning and endingt designed the no. If youwould like to see this itembefore you bid, we encourage you to stop by our resale store. Buy bentwood chair and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Michael thonet and his sons set up a bentwood furniture factory in bystrice pod hostynem. Get the best deals on bentwood chair antique chairs.
Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than singapore dollars and are approximate conversions to singapore dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Bentwood furniture was invented by michael thonet, who was granted patents for his invention in england, france, and belgium in 1841. Unfollow bentwood chair thonet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Can you tell me about these fischel chairs and what they.
Buy antique bentwood chairs and get the best deals. More details antique bent wood armchair circa 1900 featuring mahogany construction, a curved solid back and scroll arms, original patina made by fischel bentwood furniture company and. Taylors classics the history and popularity of bentwood furniture. The 1904 illustrated catalogue, with the 19056 and 1907 supplements and price lists in german and english gebruder thonet, thonet co.
This topselling book by antique trader columnist fred taylor. Michael thonet 2 july 1796 3 march 1871 was a germanaustrian cabinet maker, known for the invention of bentwood furniture. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an auction. The fischel company was founded by david gabriel fischel one month after the patent granted to thonet inventor of bentwood furniture. Pair of vintageretro thonet fischel bentwood chairs. Its in great condition other than the seat, which someone apparantly used string to redo it. They have a miscellaneous collection of bentwood chairs made up with local beach timber which consists a series. Bentwood chair armrest chair thonet fischel kohn bentwood chair 2.
Bent wood and metal furniture 18501946 by derek ostergard 19870503. One chair retains original astra bentwood furniture paper label with fischel burn mark to seat bottom. The vintage thonet bentwood chair designed by fischel. Transitional design online auctions vintage fischel. Several other smaller production centres are allied with the factory. In paris at the worlds fair of 1855, thonet continued to make improvements and took a silver medal home. His first major work in this field was the study of the autobiography ta. Designer furniture fischel carved armchair sothebys home.
Antique bentwood cafe chairs by fischel original 1900s. Michael thonet style bentwood chair made in krakow, poland. Set of 3 vintage 1920s fischel bentwood cafe chairs etsy. The fischel company was founded by david gabriel fischel one month after the patent granted to thonet inventor of bentwood furniture expired. Unfollow bentwood furniture to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Thonet mundus kohn fischel world famous beech bentwood chairs. Thonet round table with bentwood legs, created by fischel. The chair itself is sturdy, showing cosmetic wear appropriate for age and use. Thonet received a bronze medal for his vienna bentwood chairs at the worlds fair in london 1851.
Thonet was the son of the master tanner franz anton thonet of boppard. Antique bentwood bistro or side table from thonet style by fischel. When the patents expired in 1871, david gabriel fischel. Get the best deals on bentwood antique chairs 19001950 when you shop the largest. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vintage furniture mid century chairs retro interior modern design home decor furniture. Set of 3 vintage 1920s fischel bentwood cafe chairs thonet bentwood style please note. Vintage 1920s fischel bentwood cafe chairs thonet bentwood style set of 3. Browse and purchase with confidence as our friendly antique dealers will be more than happy to help with any questions on listed items.
Can you tell me about these fischel chairs and what they may. Astra bentwood furniture was a primary importer of furniture from factories in czechoslovakia to the us. In 1849, thonet founded the gebruder thonet where he would go on to produce some of his most innovative pieces. All parts are also stamped with the same numbers, 226. More details antique bent wood armchair circa 1900 featuring mahogany construction, a curved solid back and scroll arms, original patina made by fischel bentwood furniture company and marked with original label. Original thonet bentwood bench in amazing condition free rocking chair incl. It is amazing that a chair that is nearly 150 years old in design is still. An attractive antique high back childs bentwood chair. Thonet used the techniques of steambending and the pliable nature of beech wood to.
It is in very good condition and is solidly constructed. The origin of the bentwood or thonet chair from the 19th to the 20th century. Chairs carry both stamped impression in the wood and paper labels indicating manufacturer as fischel and made. Get the best deal for thonet from the largest online selection at. There is a timeless classic to michael thonets bentwood chair. Get the best deals on bentwood antique chairs 19001950 when you shop the largest online selection at. Bentwood chair antique chairs for sale shop with afterpay. Oct 11, 2015 when the patents expired in 1871, david gabriel fischel founded d. Genuine 20th century bentwood chairs for sale from trusted antique dealers. Pair of antique bentwood thonet cafe chairs by fischel of. This midsized chair was made by fischel and has its original label on the underside.
Thonet used the techniques of steambending and the pliable nature of beech wood to make chairs, tables, hallstands, cots and so on. Polish bentwood furniture industry, krakow poland single side chair with a solid seat, bears remains of makers label under seat. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Bentwood chairsthere is a timeless classic to michael thonets bentwood chair. Antique thonet bentwood wooden seat parlor bistro chair. The companys name is changed to ton, which is an abbreviation of the czech tovarna na ohybany nabytek literally. Mar 09, 2017 mar 9, 2017 chair made by fischel bentwood. The chair that has seated millions the new york times. This catalogue includes the first folding chair, the first tip up theatre seating, and the iconic bentwood rocking chair. Bentwood chairs are certainly the most recognizable and one of the most established chairs that have ever been produced. Unfollow bentwood chairs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fischel sons in niemes, czechoslovakia, and began making bentwood furniture. Vintage 1920s fischel bentwood cafe chairs set of 3 chairish.
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