Josef Hoffmann - Koller Armchair - 1911

Designed in 1911 for the living room of Mr. Koller. With his creative power and above all, his feeling for design, played a major part in the shaping of the aestetic perception and aestetic understanding of the 20th century.

Although educated at the Viennese Academy, Hoffman gained much of his inspiration from the stark, cubic Italian country house where he spent his time. He held a strong belief in designing the inside of the house as well as the outside. Many projects he completed encompassed total design.

He built and designed the interior and all furnishings for the homes of Kolo Moser, Adolph Stoclet, the writer Beer?Hoffman in Vienna and the painter Ferdinand Hodler in Geneva. Hoffmann was committed to the betterment of materials, and to keep the look of simplicity ever present. His geometric use of ornamentation and cubist forms remain classic principles in modern design.

Armchair upholstered in velvet with hardwood frame. Handmade.

Dimensions: 92 x 82 x 95 cm ( W x D x H )