Rudi Schwarz Dining Table and Chairs
This stunning original Rudi Schwarz Dining Table and set of 6 Dining Chairs, made from Brazilian Rosewood, is a stunning example of quality craftsmanship from that era, circa 1970’s.
In excellent condition, this set boast 6 chairs including 1 head of the table chair.
Dimensions: 710mm (H) x 1520mm (W) x 365mm (D)
Rudi Schwarz
After a three-year cabinet making apprenticeship, Austrian born Rudolf Schwarz decided it was time to see the world. His first destination was Switzerland where he stayed for six months before a spur of the moment decision led him to Australia. He arrived in the new country not able to speak a word of English but luckily managed to secure a job in a furniture factory.
While in Australia Rudi developed a passion for the design of furniture. This inspired him to spend time in London to gain international exposure and learn from leaders in the design world. There he worked for British architect and abstract artist Victor Pasmore which furthered his interest in the field.
Rudi married a New Zealand woman and in 1965 they moved to New Zealand. When the couple arrived, the Scandinavian influenced aesthetic had just peaked and contemporary furniture makers were looking for designers with fresh ideas and new directions in furniture design.
One of the first design commissions Rudi completed on arriving in NZ was a series of premium, clean lined designs in luxurious rosewood for cabinet maker Kees Bakker. The range included a dining suite, sideboard and bedroom furniture. The pieces retailed through Auckland’s upmarket department store Smith & Caughey’s. Instant success lead to retail in a number of other premium stores including Christchurch’s Whitmores Arti Domo.
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