Knoll introduces a look at three matte finishes across four of its furniture collections that are made by iconic designers, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. The new colorways are sleek comprised of white, black, and an archival color from the past: dark red.
These make a bold visual statement as the tubular steel capsule is made up of the MR Chair and MR Tables which are designed by Mies. This is joined by the Wassily Chair, Cesca Chairs, Laccio Tables, and Stool -- all of which were designed by the two at the Bauhaus institute. Now, these are being commercially produced in the aforementioned finishes for the first time. All of the colors have a deep connection to the Bauhaus era as the dark ed was originally adorning the MR chair and black and white are classics.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Revival of Historical Design
- The introduction of new modern chair designs inspired by the Bauhaus era denotes a resurgence of historical aesthetics in contemporary furniture.
- Matte Finish Furniture
- The release of matte finishes in furniture collections signifies a growing preference for understated, non-reflective surfaces in interior design.
- Iconic Designer Collaborations
- Furniture pieces designed by iconic figures Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer highlight the continuing influence of legendary designers on modern production.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Design
- New collections featuring classic Bauhaus-inspired pieces are revitalizing interest in historical and avant-garde design approaches.
- Interior Décor
- The trend towards matte finishes in furniture opens new possibilities for sophisticated, minimalist interior aesthetics.
- Historical Reproductions
- Commercially producing furniture with deep connections to iconic design eras offers a market for consumers seeking authentic historical reproductions.
