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2053
Biedermeier wing chair, the so-called «Schinkel chair»
Design probably by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Berlin around 1830. Mahogany, veneered, and walnut. C-shaped, short, curved legs, deep seat, armrests, backrest with lateral wings, each cushioned. Recurring concentric circular reliefs in walnut, otherwise smooth veneer. Spring core cushioning with diamond shaped covering fabric.
H 99,
Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781 - 1841), the Prussian architect and universal artist, is considered the originator of the model design for this armchair. The extremely comfortable chair has a classic Biedermeier design, which is also inspired by English club chairs of that time.
Provenance: purchased at Art Deco Möbel u. Accessoires, Hamburg, in 1987; since then private possession
Invoice: Art Deco Möbel u. Accessoires, Hamburg, 14.03.1987, invoice amount
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