Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Set of Six Dining Chairs

Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, set of six dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany, 1960s

Famous postwar German architect Egon Eiermann designed these chairs for German manufacturer Wilde + Spieth in the early 1960s. These chairs remind of the 'SE121' chair which Eiermann designed for the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche in Berlin. The seat in black leatherette is adjusted to the frame with straps which is a wonderful detail that can be seen in the back. The frame and backrest in beech wood show natural grain, that combines wonderful with the black elements. Wonderful details are the three gaps in the frame thats sparks interest in this chair from the side view.

German architect and furniture designer Egon Eiermann (1904-1970) was at the peak of his career in postwar Germany. He studied architecture at Technische Universität Berlin. German architects Heinrich Tessenow and Hans Poelzig had strong impacts of Eiermann's work. After WW ll Eiermann began teaching at the university of Karlsruhe and opened his own office. One of his most famous projects is the new part of the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche at Breitscheidplatz in Berlin. Besides his work as an architect Eiermann prove his taste and comprehension of craftsmanship with designing timeless furniture.

Please note that these items are in good, used condition. The leather, leatherette and the wood show patina and signs of age and use common for the age of these pieces. We have a large number of these chairs in stock, perfect for a larger space or project.

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