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

TelaMetalLatão cromado
75 ⨯ 70 ⨯ 77 cm
ConditionGood
€ 3.500 - 4.500

The Millen House

  • Sobre 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
  • Sobre artista

    Marcel Breuer (Pécs, 1902 – Nova Iorque, 1981) foi um modernista húngaro-americano e um dos mais influentes arquitetos e designers de mobiliário do século XX. É considerado uma figura chave do Estilo Internacional e alcançou fama mundial pelas suas contribuições inovadoras tanto para a arquitetura como para o design industrial.

    Breuer estudou na Bauhaus, na Alemanha, onde também lecionou mais tarde. Neste contexto, experimentou novos materiais e técnicas de construção, resultando nos seus designs icónicos em aço tubular curvado. O seu design de mobiliário mais famoso, a Cadeira Wassily (Modelo B3), é considerado um marco na história do design de mobiliário moderno e simboliza a filosofia da Bauhaus de funcionalidade, produção industrial e clareza estética.

    Depois de emigrar para os Estados Unidos, Breuer dedicou-se cada vez mais à arquitetura. Desenvolveu uma linguagem formal poderosa e monumental, na qual o betão, a geometria e a escultura ocupam o centro das atenções. Entre as suas obras mais influentes contam-se o antigo Whitney Museum of American Art em Nova Iorque (atual Met Breuer), bem como inúmeras residências, edifícios universitários e projetos arquitetónicos religiosos na Europa e nos Estados Unidos. Estas construções são frequentemente consideradas ápices do Brutalismo, sem perderem a sua clareza modernista.

    Marcel Breuer é considerado um designer visionário que conseguiu romper as fronteiras entre a arte, o design e a arquitetura. O seu trabalho teve uma influência duradoura em gerações de arquitetos e designers e integra o acervo de importantes museus de todo o mundo. O seu legado constitui um capítulo crucial na história do modernismo.

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