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C066 Ladderback Bentwood Chair
Brevet is often found stamped on a certain type of chair. However the translation of Brevet to English means patent. So does this mean a patent had been applied for? On further inspection there is often a mark of Cambier-Frers. This was a company who manufactured Bentwood furniture in the town of Ath in Belgium. At one time there were approx 20 companies in Ath.
On further inspection there is often a mark of Cambier-Frers. This was a company who manufactured Bentwood furniture in the town of Ath in Belgium. At one time there were approx 20 companies in Ath.
Another company in Ath was Herman -Carton. It is said production of bentwood furniture started in the town in 1887. However in 1892 they acquired a patent for a new leg support shown in the top two photos.