Set of two bistro chairs n°14 of Thonet

Set of 2 bistro chairs n° 14 of thonet stamped and labeled. Probably thonet's most famous and iconic chair, number 14. The bistro chair that has become an unconditional classic as it has marked the spirits. "it's not just famous perfumes that hold a lucky number. As proof the chair n°14 is a real bestseller with more than 50 million copies sold and has revolutionized...". "chair no. 14 was manufactured in 1859 in a small family business in germany to meet anna daum's order for practical, elegant and space-saving chairs for her café. The orders then follow one another very quickly and michael thonet, who is the designer decides to produce it in series. By 1930, it had already sold more than 50 million copies. Source: vitra design museum, weil am rhein. The no. 14 chair thus became thonet's first industrial model. Its foolproof design, ergonomics and value for money will make its success in the years that will follow. A century and a half, five generations of thonet later, the "bistro chair", now called no. 14, is still listed in the company's catalog and has become a true icon of the history of design." Very good general condition. One of the seats is cracked from below, but they have been tested and approved solid for a weight of 75 kg; -).one of the amounts in the file could be refixed but this does not in any way affect its rigidity. Seat height: 46 cm.