Description
The nursing chair was a specific type of chair designed to provide comfort and support to nursing mothers.
Kohn merged with Mundus in 1914, which in turn merged with Gebrüder Thonet in 1921 to become the world’s largest furniture manufacturer.
Jacob & Josef Kohn’s nursing chairs were typically crafted using their signature bentwood technique. These chairs featured elegant curves and intricate designs, showcasing the company’s expertise in bentwood furniture production. The chairs were often made from beechwood, which was steam-bent to achieve the desired shapes and contours.
Nursing chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn were known for their ergonomic design, providing optimal comfort for nursing mothers. They typically had a low seat height and a reclined backrest, allowing mothers to sit comfortably while breastfeeding or soothing their infants.
In terms of style, Jacob & Josef Kohn’s nursing chairs were influenced by the prevailing design trends of the time. During the late 19th century and early 20th century, when the company was most active, styles such as Art Nouveau and Vienna Secession were prominent. These styles emphasized organic forms, decorative embellishments, and attention to detail, which likely influenced the design aesthetic of the nursing chairs.
Age: Circa 1900
Background Information:
Jacob & Josef Kohn was a renowned furniture manufacturing company founded by the Austrian brothers Jacob Kohn and Josef Kohn in 1849. They specialized in the production of bentwood furniture using innovative steam-bending techniques. While they developed their own unique designs and were known for their craftsmanship, Jacob & Josef Kohn also had a business relationship with another prominent furniture company, Thonet.
Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture company founded by Michael Thonet in the 19th century. Michael Thonet perfected the steam-bending process and gained recognition for his bentwood furniture designs. In the 1850s, he developed the iconic “Vienna coffee house chair,” which became widely popular. The Thonet chair, with its simple yet elegant design, revolutionized furniture production and had a lasting impact on the development of modern furniture.
Jacob & Josef Kohn were licensed manufacturers for Thonet in Austria and Hungary. This meant that they were authorized to produce and distribute Thonet’s furniture designs in those regions. One of Thonet’s most famous designs, the bentwood chair commonly referred to as the “Thonet chair” or “Vienna coffee house chair,” was also produced by Jacob & Josef Kohn under license. However, it’s important to note that Thonet itself was a separate company from Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Both Jacob & Josef Kohn and Thonet played significant roles in popularizing bentwood furniture and advancing the techniques of steam bending. While Thonet is more closely associated with the iconic Thonet chair, Jacob & Josef Kohn made their own contributions to the field and developed their distinctive bentwood furniture designs. Their collaboration with Thonet allowed them to produce and distribute Thonet’s designs, including the famous Thonet chair, under their manufacturing capabilities and business network.
Condition:
Very good antique condition, no damage to note. All joints have been checked and the frame has been polished.
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Dimensions:
Height: 69cm
Width: 56cm
Depth: 64cm
Seat Height: 33cm
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