WHY IT’S NOW

A range of shapes and finishes keeps the design evolving

The ‘Cesca’ by Knoll – or ‘S32’ if you’re looking at the Thonet version – is an alluring mix of old and new. The classic model features traditional Vienna wickerwork seats with a handcrafted feel. These form an intriguing contrast with the robust chrome frame. The chair also offers a subtle nod to Thonet’s history of producing bentwood furniture, rendered anew in gleaming metal. Buyers today are spoilt for choice when it comes to shapes and finishes: between both manufacturers, there are versions with arms and without, in black or neutral, and with the option of upholstered seats, castors for the office or tall-legged bar stools.

The ‘Cesca’ or ‘S32’ chair has stood the test of time and is still in demand today, featuring in recent issues of ELLE Decoration

THE CHAIR IS AN ALLURING MIX OF OLD AND NEW