Martin Stoll - Set of four chairs in beech and black steel - c. 1980 - DE

The first glance reveals the obvious: a clean, taut, straightforward line. Beauty comes later, enhanced by use, by time. It arises from this uncompromising form, from this material that embraces its patina, from this surprising comfort. And in a world saturated with fleeting objects, this quartet imposes a different temporality. That of duration, of just the right weight, of presence without emphasis. One might think these chairs austere. But all it takes is to sit down. All it takes is to run your hand over the wood, to follow its curve, to feel its warmth. Then all doubt vanishes. The grain is there, the material palpable. The wood, blond, patinated, alive. And that black, matte, deep, which speaks of rigor, which asserts. And what is at play here is perhaps an idea of balance. A posture. A way of being in the world. Grounded, upright, without arrogance. Just enough to make you forget everything else. And then comes the seat. The curve conforms. The pelvis finds its axis. Correct posture, natural support, and warmth too. It's pure comfort. Comfort without softness. It doesn't lull you to sleep—it supports you. In its own way, it watches over you. These chairs don't lie. Their history is known, their lineage certain—Martin Stoll (1920-2012), West Germany, in the very early 1980s. And before him, a company founded in 1871 by a cabinetmaker grandfather, passed down, enriched, without ever losing its way. And these four examples, rare heirs to a lost art, perpetuate the gesture of the origins. They still bear the mark of a hand guided by exacting standards, of an eye trained to appreciate the finest detail. These are pieces that are no longer encountered—or so seldom. - Dimensions (cm): 80.5 (H) X 56.5 (W) X 50 (D) X 46 (Seat H) Weight (each): 11.6 kg. Origin & Period: Martin Stoll - Germany, c. 1978/82. Overall Condition: B+ (7.2/10) Rating based on our internal scale. Scale and criteria available upon request via email.