New Colors Reframe Bauhaus-Era Collections
Knoll announces four Bauhaus-era collections will be commercially produced in three new ultra-matte finishes for the first time. White, black, and an archival dark red are now available for the MR Chair and MR Tables by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and the Wassily Chair, Cesca Chairs and Stools, and Laccio Tables by Marcel Breuer.
“When these pieces were first made by workshops in Germany their frames were painted, giving us a precedent to build on and license to take on the recoloring,” says Knoll Senior Vice President of Design, Jonathan Olivares. “Seeing the tubular structures in white, black and red, the way these colors interact with the seats and backrests, completely changes our perception of the work and allows us to see them with fresh eyes.”
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- Milano 2024
Marcel Breuer
Designer
A champion of the modern movement and protégé of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer is equally celebrated for his achievements in architecture and furniture. Breuer was a student and subsequently a master carpenter at the Bauhaus in the early 1920s....
Knoll
Brand
Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, Knoll has been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure. Today, our commitment to modern design, understanding of the workplace, and dedication to...
