Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970's

Marcel Breuer's Wassily Chair is an iconic design that was revived in the 1970s by Gavina, a brand later acquired by Knoll International. Originally designed in 1925, the chair was revolutionary for its use of bent steel tubing. Breuer was inspired by the components of a bicycle he saw while working at the Bauhaus, and this fascination led to the creation of the B3 chair.

The chair was later named "Wassily" after the artist Wassily Kandinsky , who worked at Bauhaus. The chair is famous for its minimalist design with a sleek black leather seat and back, combined with an elegant black metal frame. The use of tubular steel was groundbreaking, and the design is considered one of the first chairs to combine functional aesthetics with modernism.

After Gavina was acquired by Knoll International in 1968, the chair became a worldwide success. The Wassily Chair has since become perhaps the most iconic chair in the world.

This version is in beautiful vintage condition and has only gained in beauty over the years, especially the black leather upholstery, which has developed a rich patina over time.