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Rare set of beech dining chairs by Oswald Haerdtl (1899-1859) and produced by Ton (Thonet) in former Czech Republic, 1950s

Rare set (6) beech dining table chairs designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslovakia 1950s. Characteristic beech wood chairs, No515 with curved backrest, moulded seats and graceful armrests, good seating comfort. The chairs are marked with paper Thonet labels and branded with “made in Czechoslovakia”. Heardtl was an architect and designer and a student of Kolo Moser. In the early twenties, he was an employee in the private studio of Josef Hoffmann. Very good original vintage condition. Light signs of wear consistent with age.