Office Chair in Leather & Oak by Adolf Loos for F. O. Schmidt, 1890s

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Bureau chair (armchair)
vienna, c. 1900, design by adolf loos, manufactured by f. O. Schmidt, c. 1905/10

this elegant bureau … Read more Bureau chair (armchair)
vienna, c. 1900, design by adolf loos, manufactured by f. O. Schmidt, c. 1905/10

this elegant bureau chair, designed by renowned architect adolf loos, is a distinctive example of early 20th-century austrian design. Crafted from solid oak, it showcases an exquisite blend of functional simplicity and refined craftsmanship. The backrest is upholstered and covered with luxurious leather, offering both comfort and style. The chair's lathe-turned legs and saddle seat contribute to its graceful yet practical form, making it an iconic piece of modernist furniture.

standing at approximately 86 cm in height, 60 cm in width, and 65 cm in depth, this armchair is designed with an approximate seat height of 46 cm. It served as an integral piece in several key projects by loos, including the haberfeldt apartment (1899), the friedmann apartment (1906), and the manz’sche universitäts- und verlagsbuchhandlung headquarters in vienna (1912).

the model is based on a design by the english company collison & lock, later adapted by f. O. Schmidt. Its functional elegance made it a favorite in loos's interior designs, embodying his commitment to a streamlined, practical aesthetic with a focus on quality craftsmanship.

dimensions:
height: 86 cm
width: 60 cm
depth: 65 cm
seat height: 46 cm

literature:
e. B. Ottillinger, adolf loos. Wohnkonzepte und möbelentwürfe, salzburg 1994, p. 40, p. 133 i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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