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Chair - Adolf Loos & Retailed by Harrods London
Antique Arts & Crafts Chair Attributed Adolf Loos & Retailed by Harrods London
Circa 1920
A stunning walnut fan back chair.
Originally retailed and sold by Harrods department store of London, UK.
Appears to be the original fabric.
Design of this chair is attributed to Adolf Loos
Adolf Loos was an architect and a valid representative of a renewal in architecture, which included sacrificing all forms of superfluous formalism.In stark contrast with Vienna eclecticism and particularly the Secession, his architecture was free from all ornamental superstructures, and the shape had to respond as directly as possible to human expectations and needs. In his writings, he illustrated his aversion to all kinds of ornaments and his theory which praised the utility of the production of simple and functional items.Loos is considered one of the founders of European Rationalism and, in general, modern architectural taste.
Height 80.5cm
Seat height 44cm
Width 47cm
Front to back 41cm
Condition - Very good.
Nice and sturdy with no wobbles.
Age related wear to fabric but no tears or stains.
Item No. 5380
SellerBrook Antiques & Collectables
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Unit 5, Slater Court
Harrier Way, Eagle Business Park
Yaxley, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE7 3SE
Tel : 01733973905
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Circa 1920
A stunning walnut fan back chair.
Originally retailed and sold by Harrods department store of London, UK.
Appears to be the original fabric.
Design of this chair is attributed to Adolf Loos
Adolf Loos was an architect and a valid representative of a renewal in architecture, which included sacrificing all forms of superfluous formalism.In stark contrast with Vienna eclecticism and particularly the Secession, his architecture was free from all ornamental superstructures, and the shape had to respond as directly as possible to human expectations and needs. In his writings, he illustrated his aversion to all kinds of ornaments and his theory which praised the utility of the production of simple and functional items.Loos is considered one of the founders of European Rationalism and, in general, modern architectural taste.
Height 80.5cm
Seat height 44cm
Width 47cm
Front to back 41cm
Condition - Very good.
Nice and sturdy with no wobbles.
Age related wear to fabric but no tears or stains.
Item No. 5380
Price
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Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Armchairs
Date arts and crafts
1920s Antiques Material Walnut
Origin English
Item code as1226a065 / 5380
Status For Sale
£355.00
$456.39
€420.39
$456.39
€420.39
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Yaxley, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE7 3SE
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