Wassily B3 by Marcel Breuer 1925 - 1970

Marcel Breuer

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

The Millen House

• Sobre la obra de 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 el artista

  Marcel Breuer (Pécs, 1902 – Nueva York, 1981) fue un modernista húngaro-estadounidense y uno de los arquitectos y diseñadores de muebles más influyentes del siglo XX. Se le considera una figura clave del Estilo Internacional y alcanzó fama mundial por sus contribuciones pioneras tanto a la arquitectura como al diseño industrial.

  Breuer se formó en la Bauhaus de Alemania, donde posteriormente también impartió clases. En este contexto, experimentó con nuevos materiales y técnicas de construcción, lo que dio lugar a sus icónicos diseños en acero tubular curvado. Su diseño de mobiliario más famoso, la Silla Wassily (Modelo B3), se considera un hito en la historia del diseño de mobiliario moderno y simboliza la filosofía Bauhaus de funcionalidad, producción industrial y claridad estética.

  Tras emigrar a Estados Unidos, Breuer se centró cada vez más en la arquitectura. Desarrolló un lenguaje formal potente y monumental en el que el hormigón, la geometría y la escultoridad cobran protagonismo. Entre sus obras más influyentes se encuentran el antiguo Museo Whitney de Arte Americano de Nueva York (actualmente el Met Breuer), así como numerosas residencias, edificios universitarios y arquitectura religiosa en Europa y Estados Unidos. Estos edificios suelen considerarse la cumbre del brutalismo, sin perder su claridad modernista.

  Marcel Breuer es considerado un diseñador visionario que logró derribar las fronteras entre el arte, el diseño y la arquitectura. Su obra ha tenido una influencia duradera en generaciones de arquitectos y diseñadores y forma parte de las colecciones de los principales museos del mundo. Su legado constituye un capítulo crucial en la historia del modernismo.

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