Find out who was at the forefront of creating furniture of the functionalist era
The beginning of the last century significantly reduced and facilitated the process of furniture production. This is due, above all, the rapid growth of industrial production. But the gradual transition from manual production to the machine demanded a special relationship to antique furniture. It was at this time that a new style appeared, called “functionalism”.
In the mid-1920s, an experimental school appeared in Germany with a workshop known as “Buachus” or “Building House”. The house, the founders of functionalism, was seen as a machine for housing. As for the furniture, its forms should correspond to its functions as much as possible. As a rule, it was devoid of decorative elements and was made in large quantities.
The principles of functionalism adhered to the German designer Marcel Breuer. The pieces of furniture that he created resembled architectural forms. Also, the manufacture of such furniture engaged teachers of the school "Bauhaus" Gropius and de Velde. Many interior items created by German manufacturers, in the style of functionalism, were made in the form of a block-volume, frame or box.
Along with Germany, the ideas of functionalism developed in Holland. For example, M. Stamm managed to create a series of unique chairs, chairs and stools. Their feature is an unusual centric design, the upper part of which could rotate. Famous designer A. Jacobsen in 1958 made a chair that is stored in the Paris Museum.
In Denmark, furniture in the style of functionalism was created by designer K. Klint. One of the most famous works that brought him worldwide fame is the chair “Faaborg”. He also created the “Red chair”, made of mahogany and upholstered in goat leather.
In France, Eileen Gray became the most famous representative of this trend. She created amazing products, significantly overtaking her time. Her antique furniture was made using varnish, metal and chrome. No less popular was the furniture of Le Corbusier, who became famous for developing a lounge chair that fully corresponded to the anatomy of the human body.
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In the mid-1920s, an experimental school appeared in Germany with a workshop known as “Buachus” or “Building House”. The house, the founders of functionalism, was seen as a machine for housing. As for the furniture, its forms should correspond to its functions as much as possible. As a rule, it was devoid of decorative elements and was made in large quantities.
The principles of functionalism adhered to the German designer Marcel Breuer. The pieces of furniture that he created resembled architectural forms. Also, the manufacture of such furniture engaged teachers of the school "Bauhaus" Gropius and de Velde. Many interior items created by German manufacturers, in the style of functionalism, were made in the form of a block-volume, frame or box.
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Along with Germany, the ideas of functionalism developed in Holland. For example, M. Stamm managed to create a series of unique chairs, chairs and stools. Their feature is an unusual centric design, the upper part of which could rotate. Famous designer A. Jacobsen in 1958 made a chair that is stored in the Paris Museum.
In Denmark, furniture in the style of functionalism was created by designer K. Klint. One of the most famous works that brought him worldwide fame is the chair “Faaborg”. He also created the “Red chair”, made of mahogany and upholstered in goat leather.
In France, Eileen Gray became the most famous representative of this trend. She created amazing products, significantly overtaking her time. Her antique furniture was made using varnish, metal and chrome. No less popular was the furniture of Le Corbusier, who became famous for developing a lounge chair that fully corresponded to the anatomy of the human body.
Discover new things by exploring the history of collectibles.
