Lot 127

THONET ROCKING CHAIR

Rocking chair thonet type B829 with extendable footrest. Beech wood was ideal for the production of bentwood furniture. The process consisted of heating the wood, which caused it to shrink, and then immersing it in boiling water so that it swelled and could be easily bent and manipulated. Once dry, the wood hardened into a new shape. This is a famous and popular design model. Extendable footrest. Excellent condition.