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Wassily" armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina
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wassily armchair by marcel breuer for gavina. This iconic model was designed by marcel breuer in 1925, during his period as director of the bauhaus carpentry workshop in dessau, germany. For his creation, he drew inspiration from his adler bicycle, fascinated by its design and the lightness of its tubular steel frame. Luckily, he was able to take advantage of a new technique developed by the Mannesmann company, which enabled him to produce seamless steel tubes. Innovative in terms of materials and technique, this design has endured over time thanks to a succession of publishers, starting with the famous German-Austrian company thonet, which was responsible for its production until the outbreak of the Second World War. At that time, it was not named wassily but b3. It was only after the war, when the Italian company gavina took over production, that it was given this name in reference to the abstract painter wassily kandinsky, who attended the same school. After hearing all the praise for his new creation, the designer decided to create a copy for his private quarters. In 1968, knoll international acquired gavina. The wassily chair was added to the catalog and is still produced today. The structure is composed of 5 round, bent and chromed steel tubes. Assembled by a screw system and held in place by leather straps, it creates a suspension effect. The base features 4 plastic glides to prevent friction with the floor. In very good condition, professionally cleaned, refurbished and upholstered in leather. All early chairs were not labeled or embossed. 2 armchairs available. Materials: round steel, bent, chromed and sealed. Original black screws all still available. Leather: natural-colored Italian cowhide, pigmented and professionally finished with saddle stitching. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H: 71, 5 cm W: 79
a small mark on the leather of an armrest.
a small mark on the leather of an armrest.
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ConditionVery goodColorsBeigeMaterialChrome, Metal, LeatherNumber of items1BrandGavinaHeight71 cmWidth79 cmDepth74 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Paris, FranceOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 2 sales