designer :: Bill, Max

vintage item::

A rare, prototype version of the 1950's chair designed by the Swiss architect, artist and designer, Max Bill. It was most likely produced by Horgen Glarus of Switzerland. The term "Kreuzzargenstuhl" is a reference to the crossed support of the seat which was considerd to be quite innovative in the 50's. Measurements are: total height of 30.75 inches, seat height of 18 inches and total width of 16.75 inches.

This version is quite rare as the normal production chairs had conical shaped legs and this version has square leg and did not got into serie produciont. It is in very good condition. This is really a museum quality design from one of the masters of Swiss, 20th century design.

height ::

30.75 in

(78.1 cm)

width ::

16.75 in

(42.5 cm)

depth ::

19 in

(48.3 cm)

condition ::

very good condition

 

quantity ::

1

 

shipping ::

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price ::

$1,400.00

 

 

about the designer :: Bill, Max

Max Bill studied at the Bauhaus Dessau under Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Oskar Schlemmer. After returning to Switzerland, he became a very important figure in the Swiss modern design movement creating architecture, art and furniture. In 1953, he founded the Ulm School of Design which was in the tradition of the Bauhaus.