RENÉ HERBST (1891-1982) (AFTER) N° 1 also known as RH122 also known as the Sandows model, designed in [1928]. Suite of 4 chairs in nickel-plated tubular metal. Seats and backrests made of stretched bungee cords. Probably published by Ecart International (founded in 1978 by Andrée Putman) and possibly in collaboration with Sandow Technic. H.81cm Bibliographyand related works: - L'architecture d'aujourd'hui - N° 1 of 1932. Identical model, chrome finish, reproduced on page 17. - Mobilier et Décoration - N° 12 of 31. Identical model, chrome finish, reproduced on page 520. - 25 années UAM - 1930-1955 - Collectif, Éditions du Salon des Arts Ménagers, Paris, 1956. Identical model, chrome finish, reproduced on page 99. - Solange Goguel - René Herbst - Éditions du Regard, Paris, 1990. Identical model, chrome finish, reproduced on page 290.

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