Wassily

ARMCHAIR
WASSILY
MARCEL BREUER
 

1925

Designed in 1925 by Marcel Breuer in the Bauhaus style, the WASSILY armchair is an iconic piece of furniture that is still considered a masterpiece to this day. Breuer designed the chair during his time at the Bauhaus in Dessau, Germany. The armchair consists of a chrome-plated tubular steel frame and leather upholstery that is stretched onto the frame. The combination of clear lines and materials gives the armchair a timeless elegance and a feeling of lightness. The WASSILY armchair was a groundbreaking design of its time and revolutionized furniture manufacturing with its innovative technology, choice of materials and industrial manufacturing methods. Its clear formal language and minimalist design have influenced and inspired numerous designers to this day.