Lot Essay
cf. Derek E. Ostergard, Bent Wood and Metal Furniture 1850-1946, p. 114, fig. 4-45 for an illustration of this chair design
AUSTRIAN, THE CHAIR BY GUSTAV SIEGEL
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A BEECHWOOD DESK AND BENTWOOD ARMCHAIR
austrian, the chair by gustav siegel
The rectangular top, over circular cut-out sides, the desk front with three drawers with brass pulls, the legs with brass sabots ending in squared feet, the undershelf of curved outline, the top covered in a floral fabric; the bentwood armchair with brass sabots and upholstered backrest and seat, and with arched stretchers
desk 30 5/8in. (77.8cm.) high, 43½in. (110.5cm.) long, 26in. (66cm.) deep; chair 30in. (76.2cm.) high (2)
austrian, the chair by gustav siegel
The rectangular top, over circular cut-out sides, the desk front with three drawers with brass pulls, the legs with brass sabots ending in squared feet, the undershelf of curved outline, the top covered in a floral fabric; the bentwood armchair with brass sabots and upholstered backrest and seat, and with arched stretchers
desk 30 5/8in. (77.8cm.) high, 43½in. (110.5cm.) long, 26in. (66cm.) deep; chair 30in. (76.2cm.) high (2)