Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt Austria, circa 1959

Mid Century Modern vintage sofa or daybed model Constanze from black quilted leather with chromed metal feet designed by Johannes Spalt 1961 for Wittmann, Austria. A beautiful sofa o...

Mid Century Modern pair of black leather armchairs designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt and executed by Franz Wittmann, Austria. A pair of leather armchairs by Johannes Spalt with wheel...

Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or daybed, leather, chrome-plated steel, Austria, 1960s. This mid-century modern sofa is designed by the acclaimed Austrian furniture designer Johannes Spalt. The design is characterized by a solid construction based on sharp lines and angular shapes noticeable in the body of the seat and the chromed steel base, underlining the clear structured design. The metal legs elevate the seat in a graceful way, which establish an open and more transparent look to the whole unit. The tufted seat with buttons is upholstered in black leather. As outcome, this creates more visual interest and adds a graphical touch to the quite simplistic design. By only one hand movement the 'Constance' transforms from a comfortable sofa to daybed. A very elegant and also nifty technique. Johannes Spalt (1920-2010) was a postwar Austrian architect. In 1952 he founded the collective "Arbeitsgruppe 4" together with Wilhelm Holzbauer, Friedrich Kurrent and Otto Leitner. Their ideas and designs are still a great example of Austrian architecture...

- good/very good condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable - height of seat 40 cm.