Marcel Breuer: Inspiring modernism through timeless design

All in the details, the Marcel chair is defined by cut, shape and artisanal quality. Its sculptural silhouette takes centre stage, elevated by rich materials, modernity and sophisticated ease, inspired by loop + twist's affinity for modern heritage codes.

The chair is a continued exploration of historical pieces that merge traditional design techniques interpreted through a contemporary lens. Its distinctive frame, clean lines, and minimalist aesthetics pay tribute to the iconic Wassily chair, displaying a subtle yet striking likeness that captures the essence of modernist elegance.

With a storied heritage that dates back to 1925, the Wassily chair was created by Marcel Breuer as a tribute to Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. Ninety years later, it continues to represent a dialogue of quiet confidence kindled by Breuer's innovative mindset and functional design thinking.

Gently structured with soft curves, a cantilevered frame that supports the arms, seat, and backrest in a seamless loop, and a canvas seat that seems to float into space, the Wassily chair echoes Breuer's meticulous study of the tubular steel construction found in his bicycle and reflects his appreciation for simple design.

Born in 1902 in Hungary, Marcel Breuer was a prominent architect and designer whose name became synonymous with modernism and the experimentation of traditional craftsmanship mixed with contemporary materials.

Acknowledged as one of the foremost figures of the 20th century, Breuer studied at the Bauhaus school in Germany, where he collaborated with esteemed designers like Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier.

In 1924, he attained the status of a Bauhaus Master in carpentry. A year later, he began experimenting with tubular steel, which led to the invention of the Wassily chair.

Characterised by simple geometric structures and unorthodox materials, Breuer's work helped shape the modernist Bauhaus movement and cemented the ideology that form must always follow functionality.