Set of 4 dining chairs ‘model 210P’ by Michael Thonet

Set of 4 elegant model 210 P dining chairs, originally designed in the 1900s by Michael Thonet. This specific set was produced by Thonet in 1990. The chairs consist of only six parts each. With minimalist aesthetics and an organic form, they almost look like sculptures. The weight is kept to a minimum, at 3.8 kg per chair. Thonet used beech wood for these steam-bent frames, as beech is lightweight, strong, and highly flexible when heated. In this set, the beech wood is stained in mahogany red. The 'P' in the model number stands for 'Polstert' or 'upholstered' in German, as there is also a rattan version or the 209 with an open backrest. The padded backrest makes for a very comfortable seat, along with the quality fabric used. One chair has a backrest with a small nick, and there may be some minor staining on the seats or backrests, but all were professionally steam cleaned. The overall condition of the set is good, as shown in the pictures. Each chair is labeled by Thonet underneath the seat.