Vintage B35 leather and chrome cantilever chair and matching footstool by Marcel Breuer, 20th century

An early 20th century lounge chair designed by Marcel Breuer, with a chrome and beige leather cantilever base and matching footstool.Marcel Breuer was one of the leading architects and designers of the 20th century and one of the most influential exponents of modernist design, having both studied and taught at the Bauhaus School of Design. He is credited with creating the first chrome tube chair, The Wassily Chair, in 1925, using new manufacturing techniques and materials available at the time. From there he specialized in his now famous line of cantilever chairs that have become icons of 20th century design. The B35 is one such chair that uses a combination of bent beech wood and saddle leather, all in a cantilevered chrome tubular frame, to create a chair that looks great and is also extremely comfortable. This comfort is enhanced by the use of the matching footstool. Originally designed in 1928, this set was produced by Thonet, who was the original producer of the chair, probably in the 1980s and each piece is labeled accordingly as shown. The set is presented in very good vintage condition with marks and patina on the leather as well as some fading, as shown, here and there depending on the age which really adds to the overall appeal. The chrome and wood components are also in very good condition with no significant marks or rust pitting, so to speak. All in all, a beautiful and iconic set that would be equally at home in a reception room, living room, conservatory or bedroom.Dimensions:ArmchairH83 x W65 x D83 cmSeat height - 35 cmPuffH36 x W56 x D67 cm