• Folding Chair
Folding Chair
Folding Chair
Folding Chair
Folding Chair
Folding Chair
Siegmund Werner Folding Chair #2500

Identifier
2019.CU.DX.00026
Former Accession Number
5030
Date
circa 1954 (design)
Material/Technique
wrought iron frame and upholstered cushion
Measurement
81cm (height) chair , 43.5cm (width) chair , 49.5cm (depth) chair
Physical Description
Black wrought iron folding chair with bamboo pattern vinyl upholstery.
Model ID
2500
AAT Culture
Canadian
Style or Period
Post-1945
Work Type AAT
folding chairs
Description
"Hébert’s less well known bridge chair is a sculptural design with a striking black silhouette. The chair easily folds flat when not in use, and was sold as a set of five with bridge table or individually. It was published with his other designs in Mobili Tipo (1956), the chair design won an NIDC award in 1956. For over 20 years, Hébert designed many chairs for Siegmund Werner Ltd. of Montreal. This company, which initially manufactured ski poles, discovered Hébert’s work in a design competition sponsored by the National Industrial Design Council in 1951."
Description Source
DX Carleton Transfer List Filemaker PDF
Provenance
By transfer from Design Exchange, originally gift of Roger and Cora Golden, Toronto
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