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Tubular Steel Armchair by Karel Ort for Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
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An expressive fusion of elegance and innovation, this tubular steel armchair by Karel Ort stands as a refined example of 1930s Czech modernism. Crafted from a single, continuous piece of bent steel tube and finished with a galvanized surface, the chair’s form is as fluid as it is functional. Its bright red iron yarn upholstery adds a vibrant contrast to the cool metallic structure—bold, graphic, and unmistakably modern.
Ort, trained in Hamburg and later a central figure in the Czechoslovak Werkbund, brought a unique sensitivity to his work at Hynek Gottwald, one of the era’s most progressive furniture manufacturers. With influences that echo the Bauhaus movement’s dedication to utility and clarity, this chair reflects the inventive spirit that redefined furniture design in the interwar period.
The integrated armrests and flowing lines are not just stylistic choices—they represent a deliberate move toward new ways of thinking about structure, comfort, and modern living. More than a chair, this is a sculptural expression of a cultural moment where design broke free from the past and shaped a bold, streamlined future.
- Creator:Karel Ort (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Depth: 24.22 in (61.5 cm)
- Style:Bauhaus (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Rewoven. Repaired: The steel tube surface has been gently cleaned and protected with microcrystalline wax. The upholstery has been restored using handwoven iron yarn. Reupholstered. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Reichenschwand, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10319244693792
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