Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F

Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
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Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F
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Rare version of 1930's Thonet office chair model A 745 F

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This is an extremely rare version similar to the model A 745 F chair first made by Thonet in the 1930’s and later by Bernkop, EMEFES and also after the WW2 produced by Tatra.

After contacting Thonet design experts and Jiri Uhlir (the leading expert on Thonet in the Czech Republic) as well as our own extensive research, it is still a mystery whether this is an early model, a prototype or an alternative version to the commonly known model A 745.

It is documented that this type of chair was first made in 1929, and is believed to have been produced exclusively for the world renown shoe producer Bata Company in Zlin.

However, it is markedly different to Thonet’s famous trademark bentwood production in it’s cubist masculine form. It’s stands strikingly apart from the rest of Thonet’s more commonly known design of decorative, organic forms.

We’re even more excited to present this particular chair, as the design of this piece is even rarer than the A745.

This particular chair is different in size, in it’s detailing and in some construction techniques.

First of all it is far larger in size overall, it’s backrest is broader, the backrest has a curved profile and is held by a single screw and a wooden frame on either side. As well as all of these differences, the legs are supported independently from the seating unlike the additional support that can be seen on later versions produced by Tatra and Bernkop.

Another significant and sobering detail about the history of this chair is the small German Eagle and swastika mark that can be seen on the underside of the seat. If this owner’s mark wasn’t scary enough, there are two words engraved; ‘Sich.Pol’ which means Sicherheitspolizei also known as Sipo. This was an elite unit of Nazi Secret Police the predecessor of ghastly Gestapo.

The chair is in great vintage condition and all parts, including screws are original. There is some minor wear and tear on some parts of the chair from it’s use over the years.

Price: On request

Quantity: 1 chair

Period: 1930's

Manufacturer: Thonet?, Czechoslovakia

Dimensions: w 58 cm, d 60 cm, h 85 cm, seat h 47 cm

Materials: Beech

Please note delivery cost is not included in the price. Each item's delivery is calculated individually. The cost of delivery of this chair to UK will be £90 and 80 Euro to the EU . Please email us on info@bybarnabas.com if you would like a quotation for delivery outside EU or the US.

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