Pair of cantilevered chairs, Mart Stam, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Cantilever chair, designed by Mart Stam and attributed to Thonet, manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Model S33, curved chrome-plated steel tubing. The chairs were manufactured by the Kovona company. Original condition with wear on the chrome and wooden parts. Mart Stam was a Dutch architect and designer. He is one of the leading figures of the Modern Movement. Mart Stam revolutionized design. The cantilever chair, also known as the "S33 chair," is a technical marvel, as the seat is supported without rear legs thanks to the use of steel tubing. This design demonstrates his interest in functionality. Wear consistent with the age of the chairs. l02-82.