Armchair by Adolf Loos & Heinrich Kulka

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Vintage Design

A wonderful Adolf Loos and Heinrich Kulka fireside chair for Friedrich Otto Schmidt in walnut. The fireside or chimney chair is considered one of the most important designs from the Arts and Crafts movement. Adolf Loos was one of the great pioneers of modernism in Europe, influencing generations of post-WW1 designers and architects, including the Bauhaus in Germany. The armchair has its original leather back and bowed seat studded with bronze nails. It is rare to find examples of this chair with the original leather intact, which creates a timeless aged look. The geometric incised front stretcher unites the skate square section legs with ogee tongue feet, supporting shaped plank and scrolled tongue finials. The fireside chair features in the collections at the Gallery of West Bohemia and the Vitra Design Museum. Condition consistent with age and use. Austrian, circa 1931.

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Creator	Adolf Loos
Manufacturer	Loos, Adolf
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Year	1931
Production Period	1920 to 1929
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Arts & Crafts
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use
SKU	IBM-1352458
Materials	Walnut
Color	Brown
Width	58 cm 58 cm
Depth	37 cm 37 cm
Height	67 cm 67 cm