Brutalist Armchair in Leather and Walnut

Armchair, leather, walnut, Europe, 1960s

This design defies easy categorization, blending a Bauhaus sense of style with mid-century modern clarity and a brutalist, cubic presence. The walnut frame is strong and architectural, setting up a rigid structure that contrasts with the broad leather straps used for the seat and back. Construction is open and direct, allowing materials and joinery to speak for themselves. The leather introduces flexibility and comfort, softening the severity of the frame while remaining visually disciplined. A movable backrest adds a practical, human dimension, subtly altering the chair’s posture. The composition is what gives the chair its strength: solid wood and tensioned leather working in balance.