SE 42 3-LEGGED CHAIR by WILDE&SPIETH / EGON EIERMANN
A chair whose frame, seat and back consist completely of moulded wood was to be the first production furniture item jointly developed by Egon Eiermann and Wilde + Spieth. The SE 42 is a three-legged wooden chair which stands out from the masses thanks to its distinctive lines and exclusive workmanship.
Design: Egon Eiermann, 1949
Egon Eiermann was an important German architect during the 1950s and 1960s. Typical for his style is the subtle way he continued the functionalism from his time. He was always looking for a balance between the concept and the practical necessities of each design. Eiermann collaborated with WILDE + SPIETH for the production of shutters for some of his buildings. One day in 1948 he asked them a simple question: can you make chairs as well? From this moment a successful collaboration was born: in the years to come they created some iconic models together.
