Matteo Grassi - Marcel Breuer - Chair - MG 5 - Steel, Patent leather - Cantilever chair

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The white Bauhaus cantilever armchair, model MG 5, is made of steel and patent leather, designed by Marcel Breuer and manufactured by Matteo Grassi in Italy, and dates from 1970–1980.

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Description from the seller

Manufacturer: Matteo Grassi, Italy
Style: Bauhaus, modernism, Italian vintage design
Frame material: chrome-plated metal
Upholstery: beige
Type: armchair with cantilever frame
Period: to be determined
Condition: see photos

Authentic vintage armchair from Matteo Grassi, designed by Marcel Breuer, with an elegant chrome-plated tubular frame and beige upholstery.
The chair features a distinctive freestanding cantilever construction, flowing metal lines, and minimalist styling. The design aligns with the Bauhaus movement and Italian modernist furniture design.
The combination of gleaming chrome and light upholstery gives this chair a timeless, refined appearance. Ideal as a desk chair, conference chair, or as a design accent in a modernist, vintage, or architectural interior.

The chair shows light signs of use; the steel is in good condition but has here and there some stains and could use a polish.

Manufacturer: Matteo Grassi, Italy
Style: Bauhaus, modernism, Italian vintage design
Frame material: chrome-plated metal
Upholstery: beige
Type: armchair with cantilever frame
Period: to be determined
Condition: see photos

Authentic vintage armchair from Matteo Grassi, designed by Marcel Breuer, with an elegant chrome-plated tubular frame and beige upholstery.
The chair features a distinctive freestanding cantilever construction, flowing metal lines, and minimalist styling. The design aligns with the Bauhaus movement and Italian modernist furniture design.
The combination of gleaming chrome and light upholstery gives this chair a timeless, refined appearance. Ideal as a desk chair, conference chair, or as a design accent in a modernist, vintage, or architectural interior.

The chair shows light signs of use; the steel is in good condition but has here and there some stains and could use a polish.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
4 kg
Title additional information
Cantilever chair
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Matteo Grassi
Model
MG 5
Designer/artist/maker
Marcel Breuer
Material
Patent leather, Steel
Style
Bauhaus
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
74 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
52 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Seating height
44 cm
BelgiumVerified
592
Objects sold
100%
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