Set of 4 Italian « Cantilever » Leather Chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1970s

Description

In the wake of European modernism, the cantilever chair emerged between the two world wars as a formal revolution. This set of four Italian cognac leather « Cantilever » chairs, attributed to Marcel Breuer , belongs to this tradition, with production dating from the 1970s. Each chair rests on a chromed tubular steel frame forming a cantilevered base, an iconic feature of the Bauhaus design vocabulary. The seat, backrest, and armrests are upholstered in original cognac leather, stretched taut and held in place by exposed metal fasteners. The suppleness of the leather contrasts with the rigidity of the frame, creating that characteristic balance between comfort and architectural rigor.

The leather has a beautiful, even, and warm patina, revealing the natural nuances of the material. The set is from the original owner, acquired in Milan in the early 1970s, a detail that reinforces its authenticity and historical accuracy. The chrome fittings are in excellent condition, bright and sturdy. Dimensions of each chair: height 78 cm, width 56 cm, depth 58 cm. A rare and coherent set, ideal around a modernist table, in an architectural interior or for a collection dedicated to 20th century design.