Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer
Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer by Marcel Breuer

Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer 1925 - 1970

Marcel Breuer

TelaMetalloOttone cromato
75 ⨯ 70 ⨯ 77 cm
ConditionGood
€ 3.500 - 4.500

The Millen House

  • A proposito di opere d'arte
    Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, the Wassily Chair is a landmark of modern furniture design and one of the most influential works to emerge from the Bauhaus. Originally known as the B3 Chair, its later nickname originates from the well-known misconception that it was designed specifically for Wassily Kandinsky. While this was not the case, Kandinsky greatly admired the design and owned an early example, which helped cement the association.
    Breuer was inspired by the tubular steel handlebars of his Adler bicycle and recognized the material’s potential for furniture production: lightweight, strong, and suited to industrial manufacturing. The resulting design marked a radical departure from traditional upholstered seating and perfectly embodies Bauhaus principles of functionalism, reduction, and material honesty. The chrome-plated tubular steel frame combined with natural canvas upholstery gives the chair a minimalist yet industrial elegance and an open, architectural presence.
    This particular pair comes with an especially interesting provenance. The chairs were acquired directly from the grandson of the Dutch graphic designer and architect Slothouber, who was active in the post-war modernist movement. Known for his rational, geometric approach to architecture and design, Slothouber’s work reflects clear Bauhaus and De Stijl influences. It is therefore unsurprising that he selected the Wassily chair for his own home. He moved into a new apartment in the late 1960s, at which point these chairs were purchased.
    Based on this provenance and construction details, the chairs can be confidently dated to the late 1960s, corresponding with the 1968 production period by Gavina in Italy. Gavina labels were originally applied as stickers and are often lost over time; these examples no longer retain the labels, but their provenance, materials, and execution are fully consistent with late-1960s Gavina production.
    Condition
    – Completely original, untouched, and unrestored
    – Original natural canvas upholstery
    – One chair shows light signs of use to the fabric; overall both are very well preserved
    – Chrome-plated frames are in excellent vintage condition, showing a beautiful, honest patina consistent with careful use
    Details
    Designer: Marcel Breuer
    Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy
    Period: Late 1960s
    Material: Chrome-plated tubular steel, natural canvas upholstery
    Dimensions: 73 × 79 × 69 cm
    Condition: Very good vintage condition
    Sold as a pair
  • A proposito di opere artista

    Marcel Breuer (Pécs, 1902 – New York, 1981) è stato un modernista ungherese-americano e uno degli architetti e designer di mobili più influenti del XX secolo. È considerato una figura chiave dell'International Style e ha raggiunto la fama mondiale per i suoi contributi innovativi sia all'architettura che al design industriale.

    Breuer si formò al Bauhaus in Germania, dove in seguito insegnò anche. In questo contesto, sperimentò nuovi materiali e tecniche costruttive, dando vita ai suoi iconici progetti in tubolare d'acciaio piegato. Il suo progetto di arredamento più famoso, la sedia Wassily (Modello B3), è considerata una pietra miliare nella storia del design del mobile moderno e simboleggia la filosofia Bauhaus di funzionalità, produzione industriale e chiarezza estetica.

    Dopo essere emigrato negli Stati Uniti, Breuer si concentrò sempre più sull'architettura. Sviluppò un linguaggio formale potente e monumentale in cui cemento, geometria e scultoreità sono al centro dell'attenzione. Tra le sue opere più influenti figurano l'ex Whitney Museum of American Art di New York (ora Met Breuer), oltre a numerose residenze, edifici universitari e architetture religiose in Europa e negli Stati Uniti. Questi edifici sono spesso considerati tra i vertici del Brutalismo, senza perdere la loro chiarezza modernista.

    Marcel Breuer è considerato un designer visionario che è riuscito ad abbattere i confini tra arte, design e architettura. Il suo lavoro ha avuto un'influenza duratura su generazioni di architetti e designer ed è incluso nelle collezioni dei principali musei di tutto il mondo. La sua eredità costituisce un capitolo cruciale nella storia del modernismo.

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