Knoll International - Marcel Breuer - Armchair - Wassily Chair - Steel, Leather

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Alexander Fahl
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Art historian with over 10 years' experience and expertise in Italian design.

Estimate  € 1,400 - € 1,600
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€950
FR
€900
FR
€800

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The black Bauhaus Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, made by Knoll International in Italy in the 1970s, combines chrome-plated steel and leather and is in very good condition with slight signs of age and use.

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Marcel Breuer - Knoll International - Armchair - Wassily Chair
- 1970-1979 - Chrome steel and black leather upholstery.

Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair marks a turning point in design history: for the first time, bent steel is used to form a chair frame, a material with a thick black leather upholstery that completes the backrest and seat of the chair, leading to the creation of a modern and timeless design object that remains relevant today.

The chair is in excellent condition, with slight signs of aging!
Original, the label (Knoll International) and the signature on the backrest (Marcel Breuer) are present!
In excellent conservation condition, with a beautiful patina of time.

Insured and trackable shipping!

Marcel Breuer - Knoll International - Armchair - Wassily Chair
- 1970-1979 - Chrome steel and black leather upholstery.

Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair marks a turning point in design history: for the first time, bent steel is used to form a chair frame, a material with a thick black leather upholstery that completes the backrest and seat of the chair, leading to the creation of a modern and timeless design object that remains relevant today.

The chair is in excellent condition, with slight signs of aging!
Original, the label (Knoll International) and the signature on the backrest (Marcel Breuer) are present!
In excellent conservation condition, with a beautiful patina of time.

Insured and trackable shipping!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Knoll International
Model
Wassily Chair
Designer/artist/maker
Marcel Breuer
Material
Leather, Steel
Style
Bauhaus
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
73 cm
Width
79 cm
Depth
69 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
ItalyVerified
277
Objects sold
Private

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