British furniture maker, PEL – Practical Equipment Ltd – were a leading manufacturer of industrial furniture, established in 1931 and hoping to follow the success of great Austrian furniture maker, Thonet, but with tubular steel, rather than bentwood. Their chairs in particular continue to appeal because of their modernist, utilitarian designs. This striking set of six stacking chairs combine bent ply, red Formica and black tubular steel. They do come bruised and scarred but this wear and tear is superficial. They still have much to offer. They are a fantastic value set of vintage dining / kitchen chairs, perfect for a household that doesn’t want to be too precious about its dining room furniture. And because they can be stacked and stowed, they also really useful for occasional use… perfect for Christmas, parties and other gatherings.
