Pair of Karl Fostel Senior's Erben Chairs from Sonett-Serie, Austria, 1950s

"Interesting design with seating surface twisted at the edges. This chair is from the 'Sonett' garden furniture series by the tubular steel manufacturers Karl Fostel Senior's Erben. The design developed entirely from the lines of the black lacquered steel rods. This produced a seating surface which twists over the edges as well as the decorative, graphic-like triangles that form the legs and the backrest. The seating surface and the backrest are made from wickerwork. The manufacturer Karl Fostel Senior's Erben was known for designing innovative garden furniture, which became more and more popular as metal emerged as a suitable material for furniture construction. It is in good, original condition with traces of age and usage on the wickerwork."

Creator
Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben (Designer)

Dimensions
Height: 32.29 in. (82 cm)
Width: 16.93 in. (43 cm)
Depth: 21.26 in. (54 cm)
Seat Height: 17.33 in. (44 cm)

Sold As
Set of 2

Style
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques
Metal, Wicker

Place of Origin
Austria

Period
1950-1959

Date of Manufacture
1955

Condition
Fair.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.