Jason Chairs by Carl Jacobs & Frank Guille for Kandya, 1950s, Set of 2

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A pair of 1950s Jason chairs designed by Carl Jacobs & Frank Guille for Kandya.
The Jason chair was designed by the Danish designer Carl Jacobs but was manufactured by Kandya, a British firm. This lightweight, stackable, chair has gently tapering splayed wooden legs that are typical of Danish design of the period. The seat and back of the chair are folded from a single sheet of flexible plywood that wraps around the chair and joins below the seat in an expressive, though functionless, jigsaw puzzle type connection. Principally designed for domestic use, the Jason chair was in continuous production for almost twenty years, with metal legs as an option. In 1952 three hundred were installed in the South Bank Restaurant on the site of the Festival of Britain. (V&A)
These are the early all wood version.

Creator	Carl Jacobs, Frank Guille
Manufacturer	Kandya
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Attribution Marks	This piece has an attribution mark such as a manufacturer’s label, a certificate of authenticity, or a production mark
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, A couple of small scuffs here and there to the frame and seat
Product Code	BX-510195
Materials	Plywood
Color	Brown
Width	52 cm 20.5 inch
Depth	45 cm 17.7 inch
Height	71 cm 28.0 inch
Seat Height	17.7 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.