Hans Von Klier Armchair for Giuseppe Rossi Di Albizzate, Black Leather, 1970
Description
Hans Von Klier armchair for Giuseppe Rossi Di Albizzate, black leather, Italy, 1970.
This easy chair by Hans von Klier, designed in 1970 for Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate, exemplifies the sculptural experimentation that defined the space-age aesthetics of the period. Resting on a black fiberglass base with a sleek, reflective surface, the chair appears to hover above its support—an illusion of levity that enhances its architectural presence. The seat and backrest form a continuous, curved volume upholstered in vibrant red leather, evoking the folded profile of an open book.
Tone-on-tone stitching lends subtle texture to the minimalist form, while the geometry of the design shifts with the viewer’s perspective. From the rear, the silhouette flattens into an almost two-dimensional composition, where a rectangular backrest appears delicately balanced atop a triangular base—an effect that underscores the object’s visual tension between mass and suspension.
Comparable in spirit to the “Sandwich” armchair by Giampiero Vitelli and Titina Ammanati for Brunati, this piece reflects a broader movement within Italian design that embraced new materials, abstract forms, and conceptual rigor. Hans von Klier, known for his work with Olivetti and Ettore Sottsass, brought to this project his signature precision and clarity, translating industrial logic into a refined piece of domestic sculpture.
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Dimensions
Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)
Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)
Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Design
1970
Manufacture
1970-1979
Material
Leather
Condition
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