Hartmut Lohmeyer Chair
26 February 2020
Description

Teak, wicker back, 27 3/4 high. Front leg spacing 26” side leg spacing 28 3/4.” Kind of an of shaped piece to measure so not sure what other measurements are needed. Wicker is worn, as is the seat straps, no cushion.

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 12 hours
By Delia
Feb 27, 11:45 UTC
Fair Market Value
$700 - $1,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Good morning, Matthew,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I can see the "Made in Germany" plate; I am in no way disputing that this was made by Hartmut Lohmeyer but if this has a label, signature, stamp, etc, I should note that in the appraisal and it may impact the value.
And you have just the one, not a pair or larger set, right?

Thanks to confirm, at your convenience!

Delia

Matthew skates Feb 27, 14:30 UTC

Ok I did some looking and found these marks I sent in the pic. A tag with “138” on the rear of the seat. A “10” stamped on the bottom of the back and an “H” under the front seat straps.

Matthew skates Feb 27, 14:32 UTC

And yes just the one chair.

Delia Feb 27, 18:44 UTC

Thanks so much, Matthew.
Hartmut Lohmeyer chairs retail for a few thousand (I've found similar ones to your chair on 1stDibs, Chairish, Etsy, etc) and but they unfortunately do not bring much at auction (the values Mearto provides), typically less than $1,000 so the fair-market value (for auction purposes) I've priced this at is about as high as it might do at auction. It is unfortunate that it does not have the seat cushion.

Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A German Midcentury Modern Teakwood and Wicker Armchair
designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer, probably for Wilkhahn, circa 1950s
bears a piece of tape marked "138"; a factory tag inscribed "Made in Germany"' the underside of the back is stamped "10" and an "H" is marked under the front seat straps.
27 3/4 inches high
CONDITION: Not examined in person but appears to be in good condition. Lacking a seat cushion.
$700-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you for using Mearto.

Matthew skates Feb 27, 18:49 UTC

Thanks, do you think restoring this chair in any way is a good idea? New straps, wicker repair, new seat etc?

Delia Feb 27, 18:54 UTC

If you are going to sell it through auction, you may wish to discuss that with the auctioneer who will sell it. Many like to have things in as "original" condition as possible, and allows the purchaser to restore it if they want. Doing it that way, you won't be "out" any restoration costs, which unfortunately can be costly. I would also recommend working with an auctioneer who has a track record of selling Midcentury Modern. Let me know if you have additional questions...

Matthew skates Feb 27, 18:56 UTC

Thanks I appreciate it

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