Icon of modern cantilever design
The S 33 V chair from Thonet , designed by Mart Stam, embodies cubic clarity, fine proportions and a swinging lightness. As one of the first cantilever chairs, it deliberately dispenses with the classic four legs and follows the principle of cantilevered seating. This idea was made famous by Kurt Schwitters' statement in 1927: "Why four legs when two are enough." The chair caused a sensation at the Werkbund exhibition at the Weissenhof in Stuttgart and is still considered a milestone in modern furniture design today.
Mart Stam began experimenting with gas pipes as early as 1925, initially connecting their angles with flanges. These technical experiments led to the development of a revolutionary design principle that was not only formally restrained, but also paved the way for a new approach to architecture and living. The S 33 and S 34 cantilever chairs are far more than just functional seating furniture - they represent the dawn of modernity and combine consistent design with historical significance.
- One of the first cantilever chairs in design history
- Design by Mart Stam - radical, reduced, constructive
- Icon of modernism with architectural-historical relevance