MB-TI-1A

The wooden-slat chair, known as "TI-1a," is an authentic Bauhaus item. Marcel Breuer designed it between 1922 and 1924 and crafted it at the Bauhaus in Weimar. Breuer was a modernist architect, sculptor, and furniture designer. He is best known for designing some of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century. Notably, he was one of the first students and a pioneer of the Bauhaus movement, and he later became a teacher there and of the International Style. The wooden-slat chair was made during Breuer's first years at the Bauhaus school in Weimar. The head of the school, architect Walter Gropius, immediately recognized Breuer's talent. As a result, within a year, Gropius promoted him to head the carpentry shop. At the Bauhaus, Breuer produced furniture for Gropius's Sommerfeld House in Berlin. In addition, he created his acclaimed series of "African" and "slatted" chairs. Furthermore, Breuer achieved a remarkable design with this wooden-slat chair. Specifically, he used a cantilevered frame as the construction method for the first time. Moreover, the chair represents an important series of collaborations between Breuer and the Bauhaus weaving workshops, led by the German textile artist Gunta Stölzl. The first version from 1922 still used two different kinds of wood slats—square and rectangular ones. By contrast, this second version was more radical, using the exact same dimensions for all slats. Overall, it also expresses a much stronger dynamic in its shape. Additionally, the chair features a rigid wooden structure that is softened by the woven fabric. This combination allows for a gently sloping seat and back.

Dimensions:

96.5 x 56 x 62 cm 38 x 22 x 24.5 in

Materials:

Oak wood, fabric

Literature:

Cat. Bauhaus Archive Berlin, The Collection, Berlin 1987, p. 90.

Terms:

Certificate of Authenticity included
Worldwide shipping available
14-day return policy

Enquiries:

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