A black leather folding chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, D4 model

The folding chair viewed from the front, its tubular structure and stretched leather, an invitation to sit

The beautiful patina of the folding armchair's leather backrest

Close-up of the chrome steel bar at the back of the chair's backrest

A view of the back of the B4 or D4 armchair and its interlacing leather cords

A close-up of the leather cords that tension the chair's backrest

A downward view of the impeccable seat of Marcel Breuer's D4 leather chair

The Marcel Breuer lamp, D4 model, with a Pipistrello lamp beside it

The chair placed on the floor, view of the underside of the leather seat with metal springs.

Close-up of the attachment system, a chrome metal loop

D4 Leather Folding Armchair by Marcel Breuer

€1900,00

D4 (previously B4) leather folding armchair designed by Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) circa 1926. Tecta edition, 1970s.
Nickel-plated tubular steel frame, black saddle leather components.
Seat height 38 CM.
Some normal wear and tear, especially on the nickel-plated parts, a little pitted, but the leather parts are in very good condition.

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Marcel Breuer D4 leather folding armchair

The D4 leather folding armchair is part of the research conducted by Marcel Breuer, a major figure in modern design and a former member of the Bauhaus. In the late 1920s, he explored the possibilities of tubular steel to design furniture that was simultaneously lightweight, functional, and structurally rigorous. This approach broke with traditional furniture and inaugurated a formal vocabulary based on clarity of line and economy of means.

The D4 model is a particularly accomplished expression of this. Its tubular steel structure creates a continuous, legible line without artifice, while the taut leather seat provides flexibility and comfort. The folding principle, integrated from the project’s inception, introduces a practical dimension rarely associated with such formal standards.

The balance between structure and use gives this armchair an immediate presence. Devoid of decorative effects, it relies on precise proportions and quality materials. This rigor allows it to transcend eras without losing relevance, naturally finding its place in contemporary environments as well as more classic interiors.

Through its design, the D4 leather folding armchair illustrates a vision of design where every element serves a necessity. It is a direct approach, without excess, that remains fully relevant today.

D4 folding chair Marcel Breuer 1928 catalog

1928 catalog featuring the D4 model by Marcel Breuer.

Marcel Breuer’s D4 folding armchair was part of his research into tubular steel, alongside the Wassily model, associated with Wassily Kandinsky. This connection is visible in period documentation, notably on the right-hand page, and can be seen on this pair of Wassily armchairs.

Bibliography: Der Stuhl, Die Baubücher, Volume 4, pp. 48–49.