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Woven Cord Chair with Steam Bent Arms, Germany circa 1930s

$3,995List Price

About the Item

Erich Dieckmann was one of the pre-eminent furniture designers of the Bauhaus and, like Marcel Breuer, was experimenting with steel tubing, standardization, and geometric forms in the 1920s and 1930s. The design of this chair is the result of one of these experiments. This rare armchair, recalling the Bauhaus, is made of wood and cord. Dieckmann’s furniture models were often characterized by quality hardwoods, cane matting and geometric frames that link the armrests and legs, creating a unique runner construction. This model is therefore a typical Dieckmann model, with a curved stained wood frame that perfectly shows the designer's unique avant-garde yet minimalist style and workmanship. This wooden structure was a technical innovation in its time, as it was created by steam bending the wood. During the process, the wood is exposed to steam to make it pliable. Heat and moisture from steam can soften wood fibres enough so they can be bent and stretched, and when cooled down they will hold their new shape. This is most apparent in the armrests‘ curvature that flows down to form the front legs. This continuous piece is the main focus of the design. The dark frame is complemented by the elegant cord seat and back woven tightly around the wood. This chair is defined by its materials: steam bent wood and woven cord. Both techniques require expert skill, which Erich Dieckmann and the manufacturer evidently both possessed. Erich Dieckmann was one of the most important furniture designers of the Bauhaus movement, leaving behind an iconic body of Bauhaus-inspired seating. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches on the legs. Dimensions: 22.83 in W x 27.16 in D x 28.74 in H; Seat height 15.35 in 58 cm W x 69 cm D x 73 cm H; Seat height 39 cm About the Designer: Erich Dieckmann was one of the pre-eminent furniture designers of the Bauhaus and, like Marcel Breuer, was experimenting with steel tubing, standardization, and geometric forms in the 1920s and 1930s. Dieckmann was born in present-day Poland in 1896. He studied architecture from 1918 to 1920 at the Technical University of Gdańsk in Poland and served a carpentry apprenticeship at the Bauhaus in Weimar from 1921 to 1925. When the Bauhaus moved to Dessau in 1925, he remained in Weimar and became the head of the carpentry workshop at the State University of Applied Sciences until 1930. Throughout the 1930s, he designed furniture as well as worked for various carpentry workshops and consulted for interior and craft design companies. Dieckmann’s furniture is often characterized by quality hardwoods, cane matting and geometric frames that link the armrests and legs, creating a unique runner construction. Designing affordable, enduring pieces that could be mass-produced was also one of his key efforts. Dieckmann passed away in Berlin in 1944, leaving behind an iconic body of Bauhaus-inspired seating.

Attributed to:
Erich Dieckmann (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 27.17 in (69 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
Style:
Bauhaus (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cord,Wood
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
ca 1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches on the legs.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202425781stDibs: LU2947342275092

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