Hay - Bruno Rey - Chair (2) - Wood

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Two black wooden chairs designed by Bruno Rey in Switzerland, dating from 1970–1980, in vintage style and in good condition with some wear and age-related marks.

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The chair shown in your photo is the famous Rey chair, a masterpiece of Swiss design conceived in 1971 by Swiss designer Bruno Rey.

It was originally manufactured by the publisher Dietiker. Considered one of the greatest successes in the history of Swiss furniture, it is distinguished by its clean lines and its ingenious molded aluminum fixing system that firmly connects the wooden seat to the legs, all without any screws.
Today highly sought after by vintage furniture collectors, this design icon is also reissued by the Danish brand HAY in collaboration with Dietiker.
Key details of the piece
Designer: Bruno Rey (Switzerland)
Original publishers: Dietiker or Kusch+Co
Materials: Solid beech frame and molded plywood seat.
Feature: Stackable and extremely robust

Total height: 78 cm
Width: 44 cm
Depth: 49 cm
Seat height: 46.5 cm
Seat diameter: 44 cm

The chair shown in your photo is the famous Rey chair, a masterpiece of Swiss design conceived in 1971 by Swiss designer Bruno Rey.

It was originally manufactured by the publisher Dietiker. Considered one of the greatest successes in the history of Swiss furniture, it is distinguished by its clean lines and its ingenious molded aluminum fixing system that firmly connects the wooden seat to the legs, all without any screws.
Today highly sought after by vintage furniture collectors, this design icon is also reissued by the Danish brand HAY in collaboration with Dietiker.
Key details of the piece
Designer: Bruno Rey (Switzerland)
Original publishers: Dietiker or Kusch+Co
Materials: Solid beech frame and molded plywood seat.
Feature: Stackable and extremely robust

Total height: 78 cm
Width: 44 cm
Depth: 49 cm
Seat height: 46.5 cm
Seat diameter: 44 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Switzerland
Manufacturer/brand
Hay
Designer/artist/maker
Bruno Rey
Material
Wood
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
78 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
49 cm
Diameter
44 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Seating height
78 cm
SwitzerlandVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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