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Hans Hartl "Soloform 5008" Chaise Lounge

About the Item

Rare Soloform model 5008 chaise lounge designed by Hans Hartl (1899-1980) for Eugen Schmidt, Darmstadt, Germany, 1953. Measures: 72 1/2" W x 35 3/4" D x 30 1/4" H Known as the Shell Couch (Schalencouch) channel tufted white leather upholstered hardwood frame with elastic straps and foam on tubular chrome base. Very rare and beautiful Avant Garde freeform chaise longue produced in very few numbers. This is one of the few post WWII designs produced by Hartl and exemplifies the link between art and design during this progressive period. Hartl was a high profile architect, decorator and furniture designer during the late 1920s-1930s period whose works were published alongside those of greats such as Josef Hoffmann, Le Corbusier, Mendelsson, Pier Luigi Nervi, Breuer and Bruno Paul amongst others. Literature : “Stilnovo – Design in den 50er Jahren -PHANTASIE UND PHANTASTIK”, Borngraber 1978 fig 4.44 pg 149. “MEUBLES ET DECORS”, number 689, January 1956. “Deutsches design 1950–1990”, Michael Erlhoff, Prestel verlag München, 1990, page 97. SLUB / Deutsche Fotothek; Stiftung Deutsches Design Museum.
  • Creator:
    Hans Hartl (Designer),Eugen Schmidt (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Width: 72.5 in (184.15 cm)Depth: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. White leather has been professionally cleaned and conditioned. Ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886626424082
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