Bauhaus Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

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A modernist icon consisting of a curved, chromed tubular steel frame and black leather straps (backrest, seat, and armrests) stretched … Read more A modernist icon consisting of a curved, chromed tubular steel frame and black leather straps (backrest, seat, and armrests) stretched between the uprights. Its light silhouette, self-supporting structure, and low, enveloping seat are striking features.
Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925–26 at the Bauhaus (model B3), the "Wassily" chair pioneered the use of tubular steel, inspired by bicycle handlebars. Its radical form—continuous lines, absence of bulk, and taut surfaces—makes it a manifesto of functionalism. The model was produced over the decades (Thonet, Gavina, then Knoll) and became widely available in the 1970s, the period of this version.
Frame: Chromed tubular steel
Upholstery: Straps/black leather
Production: 1970s
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