Attributed to THONET - Lot 37

Attributed to THONET Model known as "B9", also known as "Le Corbusier", the model created in 1904. Armchair with bentwood back and armrests, circular seat with openwork decoration pierced by a star. Early 20th century. Height Height: 76 cm Width: 55.5 cm Depth: 45 cm Accident to the seat. This model was produced by JACOB ET JOSEF KOHN, THONET and A. G. MUNDUS. G. MUNDUS between 1904 and 1928. Le Corbusier chose this armchair at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in 1925 to furnish his "Pavillon de l'Esprit Nouveau" and left his name to the model. The Musée d'Orsay holds a similar armchair under inventory number OA 929. Bibliography : - Thonet Frères, Catalogue de vente, [Vente, Art, 1904], Le Mée-sur-Seine, Thonet Frères, 1904, n n°9/6009