Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair for Knoll
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Introducing the iconic Wassily Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, now available in a striking vibrant red finish. This piece features the designer's signature elegantly etched on the frame, a testament to its origin from Knoll's production line. It remains in good overall vintage condition, with a glossy and well-maintained chrome frame that exudes charm. Please note that while the lower right screw beneath the seat is missing, this only adds to its character. The leather upholstery does show some signs of wear, including more pronounced scratches on the seat, perfectly embodying its storied history. This chair captures the essence of modern design, making it a standout addition to any space.
Marcel Breuer (21 May 1902 – 1 July 1981) was a Hungarian-German modernist architect and furniture designer. He moved to the United States in 1937 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1944. At the Bauhaus he designed the Wassily Chair and the Cesca Chair, which The New York Times have called some of the most important chairs of the 20th century. Breuer extended the sculpture vocabulary he had developed in the carpentry shop at the Bauhaus into a personal architecture that made him one of the world's most popular architects at the peak of 20th-century design. His work includes art museums, libraries, college buildings, office buildings, and residences. Many are in a Brutalist architecture style, including the former IBM Research and Development facility which was the birthplace of the first personal computer. He is regarded as one of the great innovators of modern furniture design and one of the most-influential exponents of the International Style.
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