Plečnik Josip (Ljubljana 1872–1957 Ljubljana)

Armchair

Marked P.H. 14375, Bohemia, design by Josip Plečnik between 1923–1925, polished American walnut wood, profiled decoration, arm rests, seat and back rest with black leather upholstery, height 99 cm, depth 64 cm, width 66 cm, four minor fillings missing – not restored, original perfect condition Lit.: Catalogue Na čtyřech nohách, sedací nábytek Pražského hradu, Správa Pražského hradu 2006 (On Four Feet, Seating Furniture of the Prague Castle), p. 65, Zdeněk Lukeš: Josip Plečnik, architekt bytu T. G. M. na Pražském hradě, Dům a zahrada (Josip Plečnik, Architect of T.G.Masaryk’s Apartment, House and Garden Magazine). The armchair was designed to fit with a writing table for the apartment of T. G. Masaryk at the Prague castle, where J. Plečnik worked between 1921 and 1934. The armchair is a typical example of Plečnik's work with classicist elements.