Set 4 Thonet chairs with the coat of arms of Colmar around 1900

Set of 4 thonet chairs n°57, the first model of the firm whose backrest consists entirely of a "thermoformed" veneer which also offered the possibility of a decoration all or part customizable. This is the case for these old chairs where the coat of arms of the city of colmar (alsace) appears with the famous club of heracles, emblematic of the legend of the foundation of the city, in heraldic language "mass of golden weapons with five points brushing the partition" (crossing the coat of arms diagonally) according to the armorial of the provinces of france. It is assumed that they come either from a former municipal establishment (town hall, theater...), or from a large wine or brewing house (for example, the molly family, notable founder of the breweries and malthouses of colmar late nineteenth who also used for logo this coat of arms). The small light in the folder, optional on most models with wooden backrests, allowed the display of a place number or the name of a member, a guest... The chairs were also ordered with the option of side reinforcements. -- the lot is in its juice of find in good condition - common marks of age, use and old usual repairs, natural patina of their experience. Functional chairs, solid, clean and re-serated, ready to install and serve. Stamp thonet 1890-1910 ca, label. -- height 88 cm, seat height 47 cm, seat 40 X 42 cm. -- -- delivery all france, professional invoice. My other lots of bistro chairs and bentwood era tuna to baumann: click on "see other items of the seller".