WK Möbel leather lounge chair with ottoman by Robert Haussmann, 1970

An extraordinary lounge chair that combines sculptural elegance with a seating comfort that is as sophisticated as it is unusual. The generously upholstered seat shell, finished in butter-soft black leather, rests within a curved frame of high-gloss chrome-plated tubular steel. Together with the matching ottoman, it forms a striking ensemble that impressively reflects the design language of sophisticated European furniture from the 1970s and 1980s. The particular quality of this design lies in its refined construction: while the chrome base remains firmly on the floor, the entire seat shell is mounted to move. It allows for a gentle, rocking motion that adapts to the body’s movements, providing an exceptionally relaxed sitting experience. Unlike a classic rocking chair, the base remains completely stationary. The deeply reclined backrest, the softly rounded armrests, and the deep, lushly padded seat emphasize its distinct lounge character. The accompanying ottoman picks up the elegant lines of the chair and completes the ensemble as a highly comfortable place to rest. The chair and ottoman are in excellent, well-maintained original condition. The high-quality black leather is exceptionally soft and supple. Its natural creasing highlights the generous padding and gives the ensemble an inviting, luxurious appearance. There are only minimal signs of wear consistent with age. The matching ottoman is in equally excellent condition. The sturdy, chrome-plated tubular steel frames impress with their beautiful, uniform shine and high-quality workmanship. Particularly noteworthy is the construction of the chair with its sweeping tubular elements. A black metal connector secures the frame structure while simultaneously providing a striking design contrast to the polished chrome. The interplay of solid-looking tubular steel, soft leather, and the movable seat shell gives this chair a special quality that is immediately perceptible both visually and when seated.