Design: Marcel Breuer, 1924
While an apprentice at the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer conceived the first tubular chair, which he based on the frame of a bicycle. The construction of leather strips suspended on steel tubes was the first chair of its kind, becoming immediately a symbol of Modernism. Later named for the artist Wassily Kandinsky, the classic icon is made of tubular steel finished in polished chrome, with upholstery straps in a range of leather colors
Expanding from its usual polished chrome look, three new ultra-matte finishes have been introduced. Now coming in Dark red, White and Onyx, each respective hue is incorporated into its curved, tubular frame and paired with leather slings. For a touch of personalization, a range of color options is also available for the chair slings, offering some versatility to complement various palettes and moods of different spaces.
Construction and Details
- Seat: Spinneybeck® belting leather with edges dyed to match or Spinneybeck haired hide
- Frame: Seamless 1″ diameter tubular steel with polished chrome or ultra-matte powder-coated finish
- The 2024 introductions of ultra-matte dark red, onyx, and white reframe the iconic form of this Bauhaus-era chair
- Leather options are curated for their strength and premium feel
- Four plastic floor glides snap into pre-drilled holes on chair base
- An original Marcel Breuer design, the frame is stamped with the Knoll logo and designer signature, ensuring lifetime authentication.
