The history of the Wassily Chair
The Wassily Chair is an iconic modernist furniture design, created by the renowned Hungarian-born architect and designer Marcel Breuer in 1925. Featuring a distinctive tubular steel frame and supple leather upholstery, the Wassily Chair exemplifies Breuer's pioneering use of industrial materials in the realm of domestic furniture.
Breuer, who was a member of the influential Bauhaus school, conceived the Wassily Chair as a radical departure from traditional seating forms. Drawing inspiration from the streamlined aesthetic of bicycles, he crafted a frame that consisted of a single, continuous length of bent steel tubing. This innovative structural approach allowed for a more open, airy silhouette, in contrast with the heavy, ornate chairs that were commonplace at the time.
The Wassily Chair's signature leather sling-style seat and backrest, suspended from the tubular frame, not only added visual interest but also provided exceptional comfort and support for the sitter. Breuer's thoughtful ergonomic design ensured that the chair conformed naturally to the body's contours, making it a highly functional as well as aesthetically striking piece.
Wassily Chair
This variant: Stainless steel with full leather
Dimension: 79cm (W) x 65cm (D) x 76cm (H)
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