These two dining chairs carry a quiet history: on the underside of one chair sits the original paper label from VEB VSI Neuhausen, Werk Brand-Erbisdorf, GDR – identifying them as Model BE 18, with the original 69% viscose / wool upholstery. The fabric itself was woven in Meissen — better known for its porcelain, but home also to textile production in the GDR years
Chairs of this type were produced in the former East Germany for domestic use and export, often in small batches, and rarely retain their labels.
The frames are made from a warm, almond-toned hardwood with a scent and grain close to cedar. We conserved the wood rather than stripping it – renewing it micro-layer by micro-layer, keeping the gentle patina and marks that tell of decades of use. The result is a natural satin sheen that suits the ladder-back design beautifully.
The seats have been professionally reupholstered using Linwood woven fabric, offered in blue-grey – subtle and quiet, with a Scandinavian feel
The pattern of the weave echoes the original textile but offers far greater durability. Both fabrics are high-quality upholstery grade.
Dimensions (approx.):
Height: 88 cm
Seat height: 46 cm
Width: 42 cm
Depth: 46 cm
These would work well as dining chairs, desk chairs, or mixed with other vintage pieces – their light frame and honest patina suit both Scandinavian and British modernist interiors.
Available as a pair.
