Bauhaus armchair in the style of Erich Dieckmann, Germany 1950s

Consisting of a beech wood frame with elegantly arched armrests and a wicker backrest and seat, this armchair is skillfully designed and masterfully handcrafted from natural materials. The clean lines of the softly curved wooden frame are contrasted by the paper cord (also known as Danish cord) wickerwork, resulting in a refined simplicity often associated with the Bauhaus movement. While there are no maker's marks or labels, this chair probably comes from Germany and was made sometime in the 1950s - the design is clearly inspired by the works of Erich Dieckmann. Dieckmann, who enrolled at the Bauhaus in Weimar in 1921, belonged to Walter Gropius's inner circle of students and was significantly influenced by him. While his career was short-lived, he is recognized as one of the most important furniture designers at the Bauhaus. He became famous for his 'Typenmöbel', a line of standardized furniture, especially his designs for strictly geometric wooden and curved wicker furniture. The chair is in very good and stable condition, a testament to the craftsmanship applied when this chair was made. There are, of course, some slight signs of its age and use, which add to the charm and character of this piece. Most importantly, the chair is actually rather comfortable to sit in!.