Suite 6 chairs bistro viennese J & J Kohn 1885 ca

Set of 6 chairs J & J Kohn of the model N ° 30 1/2 stamped ca 1885. First edition of the first formats says "1/2" whose Kohn and Taylor were the precursors (from 1885); for public places, they could, by their adjusted proportions *, to optimize the number of beds in the rooms, tables and the terraces of cafes, restaurants, etc. The 1/2 format is harmonious to the eye, ergonomic and robust as more compact. Here, the Chair N ° 30 - first application of the patent KOHN of 1877 that revolutionizes the design aesthetic and technical Chair wooden curved through a continuous link between the back and the seat belt, thus making obsolete the "addition" of lateral reinforcement for strength. Chair no. 30 is the "mother" of all models built later (including the Engelstuhl) at Kohn and his followers. Finally, on this series, the front legs are assembled according to the procedure of a second patent firm KOHN, announced at the beginning of the 1885 catalog (see photos), and enjoyed at this time the Chair N ° 30 1/2 for which it is still mentioned in legend the patent (that of 1877) which she had been originally and specifically. In summary, this edition of N ° 30 1885 ca is carrier of two historical patents of the firm Kohn, in addition to being among the first formats demis concus.* good condition of the suite in its structures and its natural patina of experience, wood remained healthy, decked out in foundations recent caning in the manual tradition to 6 knotted strands. Ready to serve again and for a long time. Dimensions to the standards of the 1/2 catalogs Kohn chairs: height 84 cm - 37 cm diameter seat - seat height 45 cm. * See explanatory summary in picture # 4 - realized with the work and documents of J. Vives Chillida, Vienna furniture historian and specialist of KOHN. * Discover details the history of the patent KOHN of 1877 and Chair no. 30 on his blog: muebledeviena.com