F42E LOUNGE

Mies Van Der Rohe

YEAR: 1931/2002
DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 56 x 130 x 104 cm
FINISH: Natural Cane., with leather or fabric to optional headrest
FRAME: Stainless steel tube
WARRANTY: 2 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 16-18 weeks

In 1931 Mies van der Rohe applied for a patent for a ‘multifunctional lounge chair’, the F42E designed in collaboration with Lilly Reich, his professional and personal partner. It was to be both ergonomic and elegant, cantilevered and suspended, with a wicker seat designed by Lilly Reich. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. This suspended lounge chair looks like a flapping wing, its silhouette exuding functionality, aesthetics and restraint.

Designed to be included in private homes, Haus Lange and Haus Esters, designed by the architect in 1930 and now being used as museums of modern art.

Frame handmade and wickerwork handwoven to order in Germany. Accredited by the Bauhaus Archives in Berlin.

MIES VAN DER ROHE & LILLY REICH

MIES VAN DER ROHE 1886-1969. LILLY REICH 1885-1947

Considered one of the most important architects of modernism, Mies van der Rohne collaborated on modern furniture designs and architectural projects with his personal and professional partner Lilly Reich for over 10 years. Together, they created modern masterpieces that remain icons to this day, including the famous Barcelona Pavilion in 1929 and the Tugendhat House in Brno. Two of their best known modern furniture designs from this period are the Barcelona Chair and Brno Chair.

Mies van der Rohe became the director of the Bauhaus School of design and architecture in 1930 and Lilly Reich joined him as one of few females on staff, teaching interior design and furniture and textile design. In 1938 Mies emigrated to the U.S. Reich continued to manage her affairs in Germany, until her death in 1947.

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