A stunning pair of fully restored 'Jason chairs' designed by Carl Jacobs and manufactured by Kandya in the 1950s.
– Excellent restored condition
These lightweight stacking chairs feature gently tapered splayed wooden legs - typical of Danish design of the period.
The seats and backs of the chairs are folded from a single sheet of flexible, beech veneered plywood. It wraps around the chairs and joins below the seat with a jigsaw puzzle type connection. This particular model of Jason chair features the much sought after solid beech wooden legs.
At the time of their design in America, Eames and Eero Saarinen were experimenting with moulding single-piece chair seats and backs. Principally designed for domestic use, the ‘Jason’ chair was in continuous production for almost twenty years. In 1952 three hundred were installed in the South Bank Restaurant on the site of the ‘Festival of Britain’.
These chairs are in excellent restored condition. They have been fully stripped back and refinished, and the backs have been professionally repainted. There may be some minor marks as to be expected for their age. Please take a look at the photographs for more detail.
Dimensions:
Width: 52cm
Depth: 45cm
Height: 72cm
Height to seat: 43cm
A very desirable pair of iconic chairs that would bring a touch of classic Mid Century style to any interior space.
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Our restoration process
Preparation
We carefully assess every piece, identifying any damage, repairs or replacement parts it may need. Drawers may need new runners, handles can be missing or damaged, and joints may require repair or reinforcement. We look beyond the surface to uncover hidden defects, ensuring each piece is restored to work as it was originally intended.
Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, we know that the right restoration techniques can make all the difference. It’s a delicate process that takes patience, skill and attention to detail — one we’ve taken the time to perfect. Each piece is carefully and sensitively restored, preserving its original character and charm while giving it a new lease of life.
Finishing
Finally, we add the finishing touches — whether that’s painting, oiling or sealing, fitting new handles, hinges or catches, or simply giving the piece a final clean and polish. We make sure every piece is ready for modern living, giving it a new lease of life and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to be loved for generations to come.
Before and after
Each piece is carefully and sympathetically restored to preserve the character, charm and beautiful details that make it unique. The result is a truly individual piece of furniture, thoughtfully restored for
modern living and ready to bring warmth, personality and timeless style to your home for years to come.
