Rudolf Bernt Glatzel’s leather armchair for W. Knoll, 1980s

A unique office armchair designed by Rudolf Bernta Glatzel for W. Knoll, dating from the 1980s. The armchair features a distinctive, tall silhouette and a slender frame with metal armrests. It is upholstered in natural leather in a deep purple colour, which gives it a striking, elegant character. It sits on a five-star aluminium base with castors. The chair swivels and is fitted with a mechanism allowing the backrest position to be adjusted. The design combines minimalist form, functionality and a passion for high-quality materials, characteristic of mid-20th-century design. It is ideal as an armchair for a home study, workshop or office, or as a designer accent in a contemporary interior. Design: Rudolf Bernt Glatzel. Manufacturer: W. Knoll. Period: 1980s. Material: natural leather, aluminium. Colour: purple. Dimensions: height 105 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm.