ALPHA SOFA

Richard J.Neutra

YEAR: 1929/2014
2-SEATER DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 158 x 80 x 80 cm 3-SEATER DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 219 x 80 x 80 cm
FINISH: Fabric (Kvadrat Hallingdal 65, Canvas or Steelcut Trio) or Nappa Leather
FRAME: Veneer in Natural Oak, American Walnut or American Cherry
WARRANTY: 2 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 16-18 weeks

Neutra created intimate, inviting ‘reading corners’ at the Lovell Health House in 1929. The Alpha seating range is inspired by the architect’s original vision. originally intended as built-in furniture, these elegant sofa elements reach their full promise as freestanding objects, the assured proportions bringing style and intimacy to a wide range of environments. Available as a individual armchair, 2 and 3 seat configurations with armrest left or right side.

Handmade to order in Germany. Original licensed product of the Neutra Institute and part of the VS furniture collection.

Richard J. Neutra

1892-1970

Richard Joseph Neutra was born Vienna, Austria. He attended the Sophiengymnasium in Vienna until 1910, then studied at the Vienna University of Technology and the private architecture school of Adolf Loos. Neutra moved to the United States by 1923 worked briefly for Frank Lloyd Wright and Rudolf Schindler and Carol Aronovici before starting his own practice where he went on to design numerous buildings in the International Style, 12 of which are designated as Historic Cultural Monuments, including the Lovell Health House and the Richard and Dion Neutra VDL Research House. In 1932, Neutra was included in the MoMA exhibition on modern architecture.

In 1965 Neutra formed a partnership with his architect son Dion Neutra. Together, they exerted their influence upon the built environment and visual aesthetics of Los Angeles for nearly a century.

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