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Thonet Brothers, Manufacturers of Austrian Bent Wood Furniture. Depot for the United States, 808, Broadway, New York City. Advertising Broadsheet. 1873

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1873 (made)
Artist/Maker

This is poster published by the Thonet Brothers, a successful furniture making company from Austria. They were particularly known for their production of bentwood furniture. The poster shows a range of furniture products made in Europe intended for sale in the American market. It dates from around 1873.

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read Thonet and the invention of bentwood furniture Pioneering manufacturing techniques and processes, Thonet and Sons have produced some of the most remarkable designs in the history of furniture.

Object details

Object type
TitleThonet Brothers, Manufacturers of Austrian Bent Wood Furniture. Depot for the United States, 808, Broadway, New York City. Advertising Broadsheet. 1873
Materials and techniques
Litho-engraving
Brief description
Broadsheet for Thonet Brothers, 1873
Dimensions
  • Height: 73.9cm
  • Width: 50.2cm
73.9 x 50.2 cm
Object history
The broadsheet illustrates 78 varieties of chairs, tables, etc.
Summary
This is poster published by the Thonet Brothers, a successful furniture making company from Austria. They were particularly known for their production of bentwood furniture. The poster shows a range of furniture products made in Europe intended for sale in the American market. It dates from around 1873.
Collection
Accession number
E.2314-1997

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Record createdApril 8, 2009
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