Lot of two bistro chairs No.14 from Thonet

Lot of 2 bistro chairs no. 14 from thonet. Probably the most famous and iconic tuna chair, number 14. The bistro chair that has become an unconditional classic as it has left its mark on people's minds. They are delivered in their juices, cracks are to be reported at the tension areas of the curved wood. "it's not just famous perfumes that hold a lucky number. As proof, chair 14 is a true bestseller with more than 50 million copies sold and revolutionized...". "the no. 14 chair was made in 1859 in a small family business in germany to meet the order of anna daum who dreams for its coffee of practical chairs, elegant and small space. The orders followed very quickly and michael thonet, who was the designer, decided to mass-produce it. By 1930, it had already sold more than 50 million copies source: vitra design museum, weil am rhein. The no. 14 chair thus became the first industrial model of tuna. Its foolproof design, ergonomics and value for money will be successful in the years to come. A century and a half, five generations of tuna and later, the "bistro chair", now called no. 14, is still listed in the company's catalogue and has become a true icon of the history of design." Seat height: 47 cm. They come from a former belgian brewery.

Ref. : 5Q2A841X