Designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, the Brno Chair with Armrests (Model MR50) is a legendary triumph of modernist engineering. It was specifically created for the bedroom of the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic a pioneering masterpiece of functionalist architecture. The Brno Chair with Armrests stripped the traditional four-legged chair down to a singular, gravity-defying ribbon of steel, epitomizing Mies van der Rohe's famous design maxim: "Less is more." While early modernist cantilever chairs relied on thin, round tubular steel, Mies van der Rohe radically altered the aesthetic by utilizing heavy, solid flat-bar spring steel. By bending a single, continuous band of steel into a C-shape loop, the chair requires no rear legs. Instead, it relies on the natural elasticity of the metal. When you sit in the Brno Chair, the frame gently flexes and responds to your body weight, acting as a built-in shock absorber that provides an incredibly smooth, springy bounce.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions:
- Height 76 cm (30”)
- Width 58 cm (23")
- Depth 63 cm (25”)
- SeatH 45 cm (17.7”)
- Weight 13,5 kg
Materials:
- Leather
- Tubular steel frame
General Information:
- Living room
- Hotel room
- Indoor use
The legacy of the Bauhaus is truly remarkable, isn't it? Its approach to integrating art, craft, and technology has left an indelible mark on various design disciplines. Here's a bit more detail on some of the iconic pieces and their designers you mentioned:
1. Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer: This chair, with its innovative use of tubular steel, was revolutionary for its time and remains a design classic. 2. Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe: Known for its sleek lines and luxury materials, this chair epitomizes modern elegance. 3. Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer: Combining a tubular steel frame with a caned seat and back, this chair is celebrated for its simplicity and comfort. 4. Table Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer: This table, like many of Breuer's designs, showcases the clean lines and functional forms that are hallmarks of the Bauhaus aesthetic.
The Bauhaus' influence extends beyond furniture; it has shaped graphic design, typography, and architecture, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and encouraging a minimalist yet functional approach.
