Vostra armchair
Armchairs from Walter K., Designed by Jens Risom
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Concept
Vostra exudes the charm of memory. As far back as the fifties, the armchair was courageous enough to make a statement about casual seating. Today, it once again stands for lifestyle. Unconventional and easily remembered, it soon became a symbol of the time of awakening. Today, still an example of the timeless quality of good design.
In post-war Germany, Walter K. was publicising a modern way of life. His son Hans Knoll supported him in this: in 1947, he sent his father the »Vostra« model, a small belted armchair made of beechwood, and designed by Jens Risom. With its clear lines, »Vostra« corresponded to the attitude to life and helped Walter K. regain international recognition. Presented in the upholstered version at the »Neues Wohnen« (New Living) exhibition in Cologne in 1949, the armchair was one of the first great seating ranges of the post-war era and became the embodiment of modern living.
In post-war Germany, Walter K. was publicising a modern way of life. His son Hans Knoll supported him in this: in 1947, he sent his father the »Vostra« model, a small belted armchair made of beechwood, and designed by Jens Risom. With its clear lines, »Vostra« corresponded to the attitude to life and helped Walter K. regain international recognition. Presented in the upholstered version at the »Neues Wohnen« (New Living) exhibition in Cologne in 1949, the armchair was one of the first great seating ranges of the post-war era and became the embodiment of modern living.
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Categorised in Seating - Armchairs - without armrests - Seat and backrest upholstered - 4-leg base - open base - Metal - Base metal - Residential - Contract - Office - Hospitality.
Part of the collection
SINGLE SEATERS.
Manufacturer
Walter K.
Family
Vostra
Architonic ID
1344610
Year of Design
1949
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401 Park Ave South, 10th Floor - Entrance at 110 E. 28th St., NY 10016 New York United States
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Walter K. – Legends Of Carpets 2015
2016
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401 Park Ave South, 10th Floor - Entrance at 110 E. 28th St., NY 10016 New York United States
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