An Original and Rare Armchair from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Translation and Analysis of the Lable: 1. "Službeni list FNRJ 11/61": - This refers to an "Official Gazette of the FNRJ (Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia) No. 11 from 1961." It likely means this chair was manufactured following government-regulated standards or was part of an official product line. 2. Model Name: "FOTELJA TIP IDA": Armchair Type IDA. IDA could have been chosen for its simplicity or to align with branding trends of the time. 3. Materials: - "Parene, neparene bukove rezane građe": Made from steamed or unsteamed cut beech wood. - "Polirano u orahovom bajcu": Polished with a walnut stain. - "Tapacirano sa ukupno 8 polufedera": Upholstered with a total of 8 half-springs. - "Liniederom na kudeljnoj gurtni": Indicates a specific type of support webbing made from jute. - "Federi su vezani močenim kanapom": The springs are tied with waxed cords. - "Presvlaka štofom": Upholstered with fabric (stof). 4. Construction: - The description highlights a mix of traditional craftsmanship (e.g., waxed cords, jute webbing) and mid-century industrial techniques. - "Naslon tapaciran, bez federa": The backrest is upholstered but does not include springs; it uses "gurtnama" (straps) and is filled with natural materials like *žimom* (horsehair) and *krojačkom vatom* (tailor’s batting/cotton). Context and Origin: The detailed material description and adherence to FNRJ standards indicate this chair was mass-produced in Yugoslavia during the 1960s. Its high-quality materials (beech wood, horsehair padding, waxed cord) suggest it was intended to be both durable and elegant, aligning with the mid-century modern movement prevalent at the time. This armchair is easy to open and convenient to move during transportation. When shipped, it will be sent in an opened state, along with the original screws and pins, ensuring it is protected and not damaged during transit.