Lot No. 368


An armchair, Model No. A 901, designed by Norman Foster


An armchair, Model No. A 901, designed by Norman Foster - Design

1997, for the German Parliament in Berlin, manufactured by Thonet, Germany, anodised aluminium, black leather upholstery, Thonet-factory label, height 80 cm, width 48 cm, depth 53 cm, height of seat 44 cm. (DRAX)

No longer produced.

Provenance:
Thonet Germany stock archives.

The bent legs and armrests converge to form a ‘knot’ that meets the ergonomically moulded seat from below. The backrest is flexible.

This object will be auctioned for the benefit of the MAK ART SOCIETY. The proceeds will go to the acquisition budget of Vienna’s MAK (Museum of Applied Art).

Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226

gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at

05.06.2014 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 1,250.-
Estimate:
EUR 500.- to EUR 800.-

An armchair, Model No. A 901, designed by Norman Foster


1997, for the German Parliament in Berlin, manufactured by Thonet, Germany, anodised aluminium, black leather upholstery, Thonet-factory label, height 80 cm, width 48 cm, depth 53 cm, height of seat 44 cm. (DRAX)

No longer produced.

Provenance:
Thonet Germany stock archives.

The bent legs and armrests converge to form a ‘knot’ that meets the ergonomically moulded seat from below. The backrest is flexible.

This object will be auctioned for the benefit of the MAK ART SOCIETY. The proceeds will go to the acquisition budget of Vienna’s MAK (Museum of Applied Art).

Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226

gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Design
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 05.06.2014 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 30.05. - 05.06.2014


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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