Wittmann CONTESSA 1956 Wing leather armchair

Contessa 1956 is a true original armchair.‎ More than 60 years after it was developed, Wittmann has revived this iconic design.‎ High-backed W 71 cm, seat width 42 cm, H 95 cm, D 84 cm, seat height 41 cm, high armrests 51 cm Conical metal legs black grey texture powder coated, chrome sliders Piping: matching cover or leather Natural, Heather, Guande or Color in various colours “Swinging home comfort”: this ad slogan from the 1950s springs from the optimistic attitude that was also reflected in design at the time.‎ The upbeat mood and optimism of the age is sadly lacking in today’s overly harmonious and strictly coordinated straight-laced interiors.‎ For Wittmann this represented a great opportunity to breath fresh life into a classic: the contemporary wing backed armchair, Contessa.‎ The original was the first modern piece of furniture produced by Wittmann after the war: a “sporty piece” raked sharply backwards and firmly upholstered like a sports car seat.‎ Although the wings and armrests are pared right back to the minimum, it still exudes comfort unlike any of the severe Bauhaus classics.‎ The precision of the organically flowing lines is highlighted by leather piping which is available in a choice of eight different colours.‎ Meanwhile the conical slanting legs give the chair character and add a certain nimbleness.‎ All of the experience built up by the manufacturer over the past 60 years – as well as state-of-the art technology and materials – went into developing this modern-day reedition.‎ Never before has a 1950s classic been so comfortable: the seating comfort is down to the integrated ultra-flat pocket sprung matting, sitting atop criss-crossed elastic webbing, and an ergonomically sprung tubular steel frame that is light years ahead of its predecessors 60 plus years ago.‎ Unlike similar organically-shaped armchairs, the cover is not simply bonded to the scooped seat; instead it is hand upholstered using traditional methods.‎ The demanding standards of handcraftsmanship can be seen in various details including the use of different stitching techniques: double-needle quilting, fell seaming and joining seams alternate to provide perfect elasticity or firmness, precisely where they are needed.‎ The spirit of the “good old days” has provided inspiration for what could be the piece of choice for the micro-apartment of the future.‎ Further info from manufacturer on CONTESSA 1956 Wittmann