Wassily Chair, Red Leather

Mid Century Modern Wassily Chair

Marcel Breuer's Wassily Chair. A higher quality reproduction featuring the original specifications and features. Inspired by the handle bars of the vintage "Adler Bicycles" the Wassily Chair is An Icon of modern Bauhaus design. Many purist refer to this chair as the model B3 which was its original name. Like the original, this Wassily reproduction uses materials designed to exceed the structure demands of long term daily use such as the 3mm thick steel frame, 6mm thick pure cowhide leather and high strength load bearing bolts. Faithfully reproducing this iconic design means including all features of the original, some of which provide durability, some are appearance related and others act as both.

Reproducing the Modernist Icon

The Wassily Chair was designed in and the first chair built in 1925. It was originally named the model B3 and was inspired by the bent handle bars of Marcel’s “Adler Bicycle. A google search for “adler bicycle” provides some great pictures of the design. You can see the inspiration for the flowing frame in the handlebars of the antique bikes. The B3 chair design consists of a bent tubular steel chromed frame similar to that of the bicycle forward and then backward flowing design. The Frame of the chair continuously flows from the floor of the left up the arm and down to the floor of the right side. The arms, sides, seat and back of the chair are crafted from thick bonded cowhide leather. Sitting in the chair tilts your body backwards at an angle, roughly 20 degrees. The weight of the occupant is shared among the lower and upper back-straps as well as the tension suspended leather seat platform. No cushions are used in the design and none are needed. The tension created by the various suspended leather platforms holds the seated form of your body to the structure of your chair. Essentially one is supported or suspended over the platforms which are attached at both ends to the frame.

The chair has an unmistakable industrial appearance. At first glance, the mix of angles and materials gives a rather complicated impression. Studying the flow of the tubular frame and the connection of the leather platforms reveals the designs true simplicity. The Wassily chair took on the name Wassily after an Italian furniture manufacture gave the chair a rebirth of sort in the 1960’s by reproducing the original chair design. Wassily was the last name of Marcel Breuer’s painter. Marcel built Wassily his own chair in the 30’s only after learning how fond Wassily was of the design. The name Wassily Chair caught hold, however purist refer to the chair as perhaps it rightful should have been named, the b3 Breuer Chair.

Genuine Saddle Leather

The term “Saddle Leather” is derived from the 18th century saddle manufacturing industry. Saddle leather represents a thicker stiffer surface material than the leather that would be used in typical furniture upholstery. Saddle leather is capable of holding its form. Similar to the concept of a drum skin,  Saddle leather offers both seating comfort and load bearing qualities when tensioned between two surfaces. 

Product Design Features

• Style
  Marcel Breur Wassily Chair Model B3
• Frame
  3mm thick heavy duty seamless tubular steel frame
• Construction Detail
  Saddle Grade Nylon Thread 1/16th stitching
• Leather Surfaces
  6MM (1/4″) Thick Bonded 100% Cowhide Leather.
• Seating Style
  Angle pitched for long use seating comfort
• Leather Stitch Edge Type
  Double stitch lines at all stress points
• Finish Feature
  UV light heat cured & polished chrome steel tube finish resists chipping
• Construction Detail
  True to original the seat platform tilts at 20 degrees.
• Construction Detail
  Countersunk high strength bolts connect the tubular frames
• Chair Dimensions
  31.1″ Width x 29.9″ Depth x 29.9″ Height
• Seat Height
  ground to front edge – 17”
• Seat Height
  From ground to rear edge – 12.75″
• Arm Height
  From Ground to Arm rest – 23″
• Seat Dimensions
  Length 23.75″ x Width 16.75″
• Below Arm Side Strap Dimension
  Length 26.5” x Width 3”
• Arm Strap Dimension
  Length 23.5" x Width 3”
• Backstrap Dimension
  Length 31″ x Width 4”
• Feature
  Comes standard with floor protection caps on legs
• Feature
  Frame to upholstery crafted by hand
• Warranty
  3 year limited warranty

Safe delivery. Curbside or Full Service

Kardiel specializes in fast home and business delivery of modern classic furniture and bath products across the U.S including Hawaii and Alaska. We dispatch shipments to homes all over Canada daily. Using proven, reliable nationwide delivery methods we insure and guarantee safe delivery of all shipments. We provide standard curbside residential delivery as well as inside White Glove full service delivery as options for many of the regions we ship to.

Premium Full Service home delivery

The best value for those looking for a full service delivery experience with no lifting or physical effort involved. A team of 2 rigorously screened home delivery professionals arrive on a day and time prescheduled with you. Your furnishings are brought into your home and placed in the desired location in the room(s) of your choice. The furniture is removed from the packaging/boxes. The old packaging material is then placed in a designated location.

Perhaps you need door(s) removed and replaced? Maybe you live in a condo or high rise building? Maybe there are flight(s) of stairs to climb? The safe arrival of your items is guaranteed and no obstacle is too large. We will do anything necessary to complete your delivery with quality, care and a smile. Average delivery times are 9-12 business days from the day your order leaves the Kardiel warehouse.

Curbside Residential Delivery

This economical delivery option brings your new furnishings direct to your home or business. The term curbside indicates that the items are brought to the "curb" but not inside the home.

This is a signed delivery option which means you will need to be present to accept the delivery. You will need to be prepared to carry the items into your home or office as this service does not include inside delivery. Tracking numbers are provided within 24 hours of your order leaving the Kardiel warehouse. Average delivery times nationwide for this service are 7-10 business days from the day the shipment leaves the Kardiel warehouse. The delivery is guaranteed safe when you inspect and sign with the driver for any potential shipping damage. The delivery company calls to schedule the delivery date and window of time as the arrival date of your items draws closer.

Hawaii & Alaska orders allow average 12-18 business days for arrival. Tracking numbers will be provided. Alaska and Hawaii orders are not eligible for advertised "continental U.S" shipping promotions. As over water transport is involved, the shopping cart will not calculate

Alaska and Hawaii customers please contact us by phone to receive a custom discounted delivery quote for your shipment prior to purchasing.