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C066 Ladderback Bentwood Chair

Photo of 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.

Ladderback Bentwood Chair

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.

Bentwood Chair BREVIT Stamp
Bentwood Chair CAMBIER Stamp

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.


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