FOUR AUSTRIAN-HUNGARIAN BENTWOOD SIDE CHAIRS,late 19th century, one Mundus and three Fischel. Rounded crest and stay rails; shell embossed circular seats; straight legs joined by circular stretchers - Larger: 35 1/2 in. x 6 D.; Smaller: 34 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in. D. Estimate $300-500
Michael Thonet's patent for bentwood extended thirty-three years (1856-1889), after which time other firms such as Fischel and Mundus (Mundus Jj Kohn after 1914) produced bentwood seating furniture in the same tradition.
