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Woven Rope Armchair in the Manner of Erich Diekmann, The Netherlands 1940s

$4,400
£3,335.80
€3,845.30
CA$6,196.69
A$6,871.68
CHF 3,610.56
MX$83,960.19
NOK 45,172.98
SEK 42,402.56
DKK 28,705.92

About the Item

This rare armchair, recalling the Bauhaus, is made of bent wood and woven rope. Erich Dieckmann was one of the preeminent furniture designers of the Bauhaus, and his furniture models are 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 clearly inspired by a typical Dieckmann model, with a curved stained wood frame that perfectly shows the avant-garde yet minimalist style and workmanship. The 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 being one of the main focal points of the design. The frame is complemented by the elegant rope seat and backrest woven tightly around the wood, the woven seating giving it a warm and cosy feel all while staying very functional. The chair’s simplicity and honest elegance makes it an exceptional piece of furniture. While the Bauhaus movement itself lasted only 14 years, Bauhaus architecture and design has had an enduring impact on generations of designers. Before and during its rise, design trends were highly decorative and ornate, including Victorian style, Colonial style, and Art Deco. Bauhaus revolutionized the design field of the day by aiming for simple, functional buildings and furniture, as this chair demonstrates. These influences carried on through modernist architecture and are still seen throughout different movements, especially in Scandinavian minimalism and mid-century modern design. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions: 24.02 in W x 25.98 in D x 31.30 in H; Seat height 15.75 in; Seat depth 16.34 in; Arm height 24.02 in 61 cm W x 66 cm D x 79.5 H; Seat height 40 cm; Seat depth 41.5 cm; Arm height 61 cm‎
  • Similar to:
    Erich Dieckmann (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.3 in (79.5 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rope,Wood,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Utrecht, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 202425471stDibs: LU2947342076782

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