René Herbst, "Sandows" chair, model "101", chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, designed in 1928, manufactured in the 1970s. The "Sandows" chair embodies the industrial progress of the 1920s. It consists of a tubular steel construction into which elastic components are integrated. This chair remains the best-known design by the esteemed French designer and architect René Herbst (1891-1982). This iconic work from 1928 has been given a place of honor in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, a testament to its enduring importance in the history of art and design. The MATERIAL from which the seat and backrest of the chair are made is known as "sandows", which is the French term for rubber bands.Good - This vintage/antique item may show some signs of wear such as scratches and other signs of time.
Heavy signs of use
Additional condition information
Rubbers very used, minimal rust film on the chrome frame