Mid-20th Century Modernism White RM58 Armchairs by Roman Modzelewski for Vzór, 2016, Set of 2

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The story of this piece is almost perfect for a hollywood script. The armchair is a unique piece in the … Read more The story of this piece is almost perfect for a hollywood script. The armchair is a unique piece in the history of both polish and global design, yet it was forgotten for half a century. It wasn't until 2012 that it was brought back to the public consciousness and first put into production. Roman modzelewski's rm58 armchair is a testament to the persistence of good design over time.

the armchair was designed by roman modzelewski, known primarily as an artist, painter, and lecturer. Modzelewski was born in lithuania, educated in warsaw, and lived and worked in łódź. He was an exceptionally versatile artist; in addition to painting, he also worked in sculpture, decorative arts, jewelry design, furniture design, and yacht construction.

roman modzelewski in the rm58 armchair
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le corbusier himself was captivated by the chair. There were even talks about putting the model into production in france. Ultimately, the talks fell through due to the policies of the polish authorities. In 1961, modzelewski patented his chair and\. Never heard from again. For the next 50 years, the rm58 could only be seen occasionally at exhibitions.

armchairs made of fiberglass composite, released in mid-december 2016. Each armchair is signed with the company's name embossed into the composite under the seat. A circular embossed number 16 with an arrow between 16 and 16 indicates the year, while the arrow indicates the month.

the armchairs have a semi-matte finish and are suitable for outdoor use.
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