Renowned 20th C. architect, Richard J. Neutra saw furniture as an integral part of the modernist structures he created. Neutra’s main architectural concept: the integration of man and his house into the natural world, the opening-up and interconnection of the interior and exterior – he dubbed this pioneering “green architecture” aspect of his work bio-realism. Neutra’s preoccupation with the interior design and furniture for houses designed by him must be seen as part of the holistic demands he made on architecture. Comfort was of enormous importance to him; people should feel good in their houses and with the furniture they have around them. For Neutra the client with his own specific needs was always all-important.
VS -- a century old company in Germany-- is the exclusive manufacturer of licensed Neutra re-editions.
Research, detailed documentation, prototyping, testing and selection of genuine materials were all done in cooperation with Neutra's son and architectural partner, Dion Neutra. The result is an exclusive collection of Neutra furniture, manufactured to the highest standard of excellence. The VS / Neutra Collection is now available in Canada and USA. For the complete VS Neutra Collection, please contact Bauhaus Design and we'll happy to assist. |
LOVELL CHAIR
Originally designed by Richard Neutra for the Lovell Health House in 1929, this version of Easy Chair only existed as a drawing until recently. Unlike the plywood frame version, the "Lovell Chair" has the dynamic steel frame envisaged by the architect in a sketch now kept at the UCLA Archive. While reminiscent of Bauhaus furniture, the organic solid oak armrests lend it a comfort and solidity all of its own. The ottoman complements the chair perfectly to form a distinctive ensemble that has the potential to become a modern classic. Details |
The "Boomerang Chair" was originally created by Richard Neutra in the early 1940s for Channel Heights, a residential development for shipyard workers in San Pedro, California. Several variants of the Boomerang Chair were developed. This is the design featured in Women's Day Magazine in 1945, and produced for the Logar House in 1951. Its details have been refined by Dion Neutra, who is the architect’s son and a master in his own right. More about the Boomerang Chair |
CANTILEVER CHAIR
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Developed for the Lovell Health House in 1929, the "Cantilever Chair" has the distinctive back spring that sets it apart from cantilever designs by fellow pioneers such as Marcel Breuer, Mart Stam, or Mies van der Rohe. The back spring makes the chair more comfortable by enabling the seat and backrest to move separately – an innovation that earned Richard J. Neutra a patent in 1931. Our Cantilever Chair - Steel has a sitting height of either 44 cm or, as an option, 49 cm, making it ideal for use with conference tables. Details |
The idea for a multifunctional table was born when Richard J. Neutra watched a camel sitting down. This version of his dual-height design was created for the Logar House in 1951. By swiveling the steel tube legs, the "Camel Table" converts in seconds from a sleek coffee table to a full-height dining table. Most of the subsequent clients bought two: one as their regular dining table, the other to extend it when entertaining larger numbers of guests. Details |