{"title":"René Herbst","description":"\u003cp\u003eRené Herbst is considered a French pioneer of modern furniture design—radically functional, purist, and far ahead of his time. His most famous design, the Sandows Chair, focuses entirely on material efficiency and comfort: a tubular steel frame combined with tensioned rubber bands (“Sandows”) for the seat and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The result: a slightly springy, optically transparent chair that fits perfectly into modern living spaces, offices, or galleries. Optionally available with armrests or as a stackable version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Our new interpretation is made in Italy – with a powder-coated or chrome-plated steel frame and high-quality elastic bands in black or colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e For purists, collectors and anyone who loves French functionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Tip: The Sandows Chairs work perfectly in the dining area or as elegant conference chairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sandows","title":"Sandow's Chair - René Herbst 1928","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Sandows Chair by René Herbst is an avant-garde masterpiece from 1928 and a prime example of the radical material aesthetics of modernism. Instead of conventional upholstery, Herbst uses elastic bands (\"Sandows\") for the seat and backrest, which are clamped into a chrome-plated tubular steel frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This innovative concept not only gives the chair a unique industrial character but also surprising seating comfort. The minimalism of the design, coupled with its consistent functionality, made the Sandows chair one of the first truly industrial pieces of designer furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTo this day, it is considered an icon of Bauhaus and avant-garde design, captivating collectors, architects, and design enthusiasts alike. Ideal for modern living spaces, galleries, or as a striking individual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"René Herbst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56162094088566,"sku":"RH-25-15-1414","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/1104\/2934\/files\/Sandows_Stuhl_von_Ren_Herbst_moderner_Stahlrohrstuhl_mit_schwarzen_Gummib_ndern_1928.jpg?v=1764079930"},{"product_id":"sandows-mit-armlehnen","title":"Sandow's chair with armrests - René Herbst 1928","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Sandows chair with armrests by René Herbst is an avant-garde masterpiece from the late 1920s and is considered one of the boldest design icons of modernism. As with the armless model, elastic bands (\"Sandows\") form the seat and backrest, resting on a clearly structured, chrome-plated tubular steel frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe additional armrests significantly increase comfort while emphasizing the experimental nature of this design. The mix of industrial materials and architectural rigor makes the chair an expression of the progressive Bauhaus avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Today, the Sandows with armrests is one of the most sought-after collector's items and is an impressive piece of furniture for living rooms, galleries, offices and design ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"René Herbst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56162118205814,"sku":"RH-25-15-1425","price":690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/1104\/2934\/files\/Sandows_Stuhl_mit_Armlehnen_von_Ren_Herbst_ikonischer_Stahlrohrstuhl_mit_elastischen_Gummischn_ren_1928.jpg?v=1764079586"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/1104\/2934\/collections\/bauhaus-direkt-rene-herbst_7bdd680e-c9df-40fc-88f6-6a4783067902.jpg?v=1769934752","url":"https:\/\/bauhausitalia.com\/en\/collections\/rene-herbst.oembed","provider":"Bauhaus Italia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}