Description
Product advantages: Armchair Sandows Black
- French modernist design icon created in 1927 by René Herbst
- Present in the collections of MoMA, Centre Pompidou and Musée des Arts Décoratifs
- Revolutionary combination of Chromed tubular steel, Elastic webbing and Wood
- Flexible, ergonomic comfort designed for contemporary interiors
Sandows Armchair: one of the first icons of modern design
Some creations go beyond their function to make history. Designed in 1927 by René Herbst, the Sandows Armchair belongs to that rare category of furniture that profoundly transformed the way modern living was conceived. Reissued today by Petite Friture, this emblematic design armchair retains intact the visionary force that made it famous almost a century ago.
A furniture revolution in the 1920s
When René Herbst imagined the Sandows collection, furniture was still largely dominated by decorative codes inherited from the 19th century. Convinced that design had to keep pace with the industrial changes of the time, he turned to the materials used in automobiles, aviation and modern architecture.
His idea was revolutionary: to replace traditional seating with textile-covered elastic webbing, and to combine this technology with a chromed tubular steel structure. This innovation, developed as early as 1927, gave rise to one of the first truly modern seats in furniture history. The wide armrests in Birch plywood veneered with black lacquered oak give this reissue a warm dimension that contrasts subtly with the rigor of the steel.
René Herbst, pioneer of French industrial design
An architect and decorator born in 1891, René Herbst is today considered one of the leading figures of the modern movement. Co-founder of the Union des Artistes Modernes alongside Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé and Robert Mallet-Stevens, he advocates functional, accessible furniture adapted to contemporary lifestyles.
Nicknamed the "Man of Steel", he was one of the first French designers to explore the possibilities of metal tubing in furniture. The Sandows collection remains his most famous work, and one of the most accomplished expressions of his philosophy.
A museum piece designed to be lived in
The historical significance of the Sandows Armchair extends far beyond the realm of domestic furniture. Housed in the permanent collections of MoMA in New York, the Centre Pompidou and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, it is recognized as one of the founding pieces of 20th-century design.
But its strength also lies in its incredible modernity. The tension springs naturally follow the body's movements and offer astonishing flexibility, while the Armchair's generous proportions invite you to relax. In a living room, a Bookcase, an executive desk or a reception area, it asserts its presence without ever weighing down the space.
Made in Italy and featuring a René Herbst signature plate, this re-edition is much more than an armchair. It offers the chance to live day-to-day with a work that helped write the history of modern design. Almost one hundred years after its creation, the radicality of this manifesto remains astonishingly relevant today.
In detail:
Variation : Black
Brand : Petite Friture
Designer : René Herbst
Type : Armchair
Colour : Black tensioners - Chrome-plated Structure - Armrests : Black wood
Material : Seat: fabric-covered elastic tensioners - Frame: chromed tubular steel - Armrests: Birch plywood veneered with black lacquered oak.
- Dimensions : W 71 x D 56.5 cm x H 75.5 cm - Seat: H 40.5 cm - Armrests: H 64 cm
- Weight : 33 lb
- Characteristics : Icon of French modernist furniture - Reissue of the Sandows collection, designed as early as 1927 by René Herbst (1891-1982), a pioneer of 20th-century French industrial design - Present in the collections of the Centre Pompidou, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and MoMA - Plaque with designer's signature - Made in Italy - Ergonomic comfort: the tensioners naturally follow the shape of the body.
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