Mid-Century Modern Rustic Chairs with Woven Straw Seat and Back, Europe ca 1950s (sold)

Mid-Century Modern Rustic Chairs with Woven Straw Seat and Back, Europe ca 1950s (sold)

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This pair of chairs carries with it the same beloved modernist characteristics applied to American, Scandinavian, and Italian mid-century design – simple, functional – and shows the more and more loved rustic side of the design era.

This pair of armchairs stands as evidence why many European architects succeeded at the craft of furniture design. The precision of the structures and the straw weaving is evident at first glance, showing great geometric order. Driven by function, the designer’s focus was evidently on practicality, structural stability, and a design in favour of these principles. The combination of curved and straight lines and the absence of excess decoration is very typical of the era’s designers, who saw possibilities in the aesthetics of modernist design and materials. Next to the beautiful wood, the use of straw is the defining material of this pair. Noteworthy for its organic charm, the material is also beloved for its functional qualities. The seats are made with a traditional hand woven technique, where the twisted strands of fibre are wrapped around each corner of the seat in a continuous loop. The four parts comprising both the backrests and seats create a visually pleasing pattern that highlights the material. These armchairs have an equally arresting solid wood structures that show great craftsmanship as well. The back legs and the arms have a gentle curve, while the front legs and stretchers are straight, bringing balance to the design.

This beautiful pair’s simplicity and honest design combined with mid-century modernism enhances the exceptional craftsmanship. The woven seats and backs give them an organic and cosy feel all while staying very functional. They are perfect to bring organic charm to a minimalist space.