Set of Vintage Bauhaus Steel Tube Armchair from Bigla, 1940s

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The two rare Freibel-Armlehing armchairs from the 1940/ 50s were manufactured by the Swiss company Bigla according to a draft … Read more The two rare Freibel-Armlehing armchairs from the 1940/ 50s were manufactured by the Swiss company Bigla according to a draft by the German-American architect and designer Marcel Breuer. Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981) taught and taught at the Bauhaus in Dessau. He is considered the inventor of the modern steel tube. Breuer's best -known design served as the model, the free wing "B64". According to Breuer’s daughter Francesca, this is also called "Cesca Chair". Set frame made of chrome -plated steel tube. Seat and back part made of black-painted hardwood, covered with willow mesh. Fault -free original condition with a beautiful patina. Place the matte and mini -making rust attack on the steel tube frame. Some, rather subtle colors on the wooden parts. The armrests have probably been repainted once over the many years. The braid is in very good condition, without defects. Seat height 41cm. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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