Wassily™ Chair

Designed by Marcel Breuer

As a Bauhaus apprentice in 1925, Marcel Breuer was inspired by the functional design of a bicycle's tube frame and conceived the first tubular steel chair. The concept of a combining steel tubes and leather strips to create a chair was innovative, yet so functionally and aesthetically sound that the Wassily chair has become a classic symbol of modernism. Named after the artist, Wassily Kandinsky, the Wassily chair is made of tubular steel finished in polished chrome.

The Design

Marcel Breuer's designs stand today as paradigms of 20th Century design. The Wassily chair won the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1968, and in 1982 it garnered recognition as a "Piece of Art" in West Germany. The seemingly simple design is truly inspired by the Bauhaus era, giving this chair a classic look and feel.

Every Wassily chair has an individual number of identification and authenticity. In addition, the KnollStudio® logo and Marcel Breuer's signature are stamped into the base of the chair. Available in a variety of leathers, the Wassily chair will become the perfect addition to your modern home.

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Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 1925

• Frame constructed of seamless tubular steel with a polished chrome finish
• Thick cowhide leather upholstery available in three colors
• New upholstery option is highly durable belting leather available in modernist color range
• Four, molded clear plastic glides with twin-pin snap-in construction included with each chair.
• KnollStudio logo and designer's signature are stamped into the base

Dimensions:

• Overall: 28.35" H x 31" W x 26" D
• Seat Height: 16.5" H

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• The Wassily chair is Greenguard certified.
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Wassily Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.
• Each authentic Knoll product is stamped with the KnollStudio Logo and designer signature and includes a certificate of authenticity.