Post modern René Herbst Sandows Dining Chairs in black circa 1980. These are high quality 1980s vintage reproductions of the original Sandows by René Herbst. Made by Ecart International. Minimalist Bauhaus chairs with a steel frame and nylon/rubber bungee cord seat and back. All black and chrome accents on cords. Located in Brooklyn NY 11222Please message us for a Shipping quoteEach chair measures Dimensions: 16" Wide x 20" Deep x 32" High (13) chairs are available Most known for his work with the modern movement and Union des Artistes Modernes (UAM), French designer René Herbst began his prolific career as a furniture designer and interior decorator in Paris. There he founded a manufacturing company Établissements René Herbst to produce the revolutionary and functional pieces of furniture he designed. His radical “Chaise Sandows” furniture made of nickel-plated tubular steel and rubber strips, stretched taut and fastened by hooks to the back of the seat, epitomized Modernism in its fusion of form and function.He was born in Paris where he completed his studies; in 1908 he begins to collaborate with various architectural studios – first in Paris and then in London and Frankfurt. In 1921 he makes his debut at the “Salon d’Automne” where he presents “a restful corner” at the Musée de Crillon. Afterwards, in addition to exhibiting his innovative furniture made of metal tubing at the various “Salons”, he realizes numerous architectural projects: cinema, the decoration of shops, restaurants, offices and galleries. Already in 1919 Herbst proceeds along the road of modern design occupying himself with metal furniture, window displays and indoor lighting. As far as his designs for metal furniture are concerned, in 1926 we can recognize his complete maturation in the rigorous and functional design of his nickel plated metal models.