Set of 4 Luterma bistro chairs in curved wood and imitation leather, early 20th century

If you are a fan of furniture with a simple and functional design, you certainly know the Estonian firm Luterma, which specializes in the manufacture of wooden furniture, famous in particular for its collaboration with Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. Made from curved beech and camel imitation leather, this series of four bistro chairs is a set with a rare and original design, whose seat decorated with delicate arabesques is characteristic of the pre-war work of the manufacturer. Discovered in their original condition, these chairs are aimed at those who love objects that have lived and proudly display the scars of their history. Made at the beginning of the 20th century, they must have heard some barroom chatter...and seen many generations pass by. More than 100 years of daily use have given these chairs a unique patina. Varnish worn or blackened in places, missing backrest bars, brass upholstery nails with traces of verdigris and sometimes missing or replaced by points, small tears in the imitation leather... This set has many signs of age, and a lot of charm! Despite these small defects, it remains in very good general condition for its age and can still be used for several decades. Note an old repair on a curved piece of wood on a seat. Luterma stamp under the seat. Seat height: approximately 47 cm.