B3 Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s

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Inspired by the dutch de-stijl movement and soviet constructivism, marcel breuer created a radically avant-garde design in 1925 with the … more Inspired by the dutch de-stijl movement and soviet constructivism, marcel breuer created a radically avant-garde design in 1925 with the b3. From then on, the wassily chair was a model example of new living until today an icon of modernity.

breuer, the then head of the furniture workshop at the bauhaus in dessau, immigrated to the usa in 1933 because of his jewish origins. There he founded the architecture faculty at harvard university together with walter gropius and became one of the world's most renowned architects of his generation.

frame made of chrome-plated tubular steel and covered with black core leather. Marcel breuer signature on the backrest. Very good condition. A small spot of damage to the chrome on the back. This piece has an attribution mark,
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