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Wassily Chair
Marcel Breuer — Knoll, USA (licensed production)
Marcel Breuer's Wassily Chair turns tubular steel and taut straps into an open, architectural seat.
Breuer's tubular steel experiment
Developed in 1925–26 at the Bauhaus, the chair was initially known as the B3. Breuer explored the possibilities of bent steel tubing; the later Wassily name refers to painter Wassily Kandinsky.
Lines you can sit in
Straps form the seat, back and armrests, with generous gaps between them. The exposed frame makes the construction easy to read. Leather adds a softer surface to the crisp metal outline.
Give the frame some space
Try it beside a timber table or on a wool rug. An open side view shows the structure at its best. Before buying, check the seat height and the condition and tension of the straps.
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