{"product_id":"chair-for-the-pressa-exhibition-el-lissitzky","title":"Chair for the Pressa Exhibition - El Lissitzky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modernist chair design created by El Lissitzky for the 1928 Pressa Exhibition in Cologne. This piece represents the geometric functionalism of the Soviet Constructivist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Lissitzky designed this chair, known as the D 62, for the Soviet Pavilion at the International Press Exhibition in Cologne. This event, held in 1928, is commonly referred to as Pressa. Lissitzky acted as the chief designer for the entire Soviet display. He aimed to create a cohesive environment that reflected the industrial and social goals of the Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair features a distinctive semi-circular backrest that provides a sense of enclosure for the sitter. Its exterior is finished in black, while the interior surface is white. This contrast emphasises the geometric clarity of the form. The design avoids traditional ornamentation. Instead, it relies on the intersection of simple shapes and the use of modern materials like plywood and leather. The structure is supported by a solid base that continues the circular motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLissitzky was a leading figure in the Constructivist movement. His work often bridged the gap between fine art and architecture. This chair is a practical application of his theories regarding space and object interaction. It was intended for use within the reading rooms and exhibition halls of the pavilion. The design demonstrates how functional objects can be reduced to their essential forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D 62 chair is a significant example of European modernism from the interwar period. It shares aesthetic qualities with contemporary developments at the Bauhaus in Germany. This print captures the sculptural quality of the object against a neutral background. It provides a clear record of Lissitzky's contribution to twentieth-century furniture design. The image is a document of the intersection between political ideology and avant-garde aesthetics in the late 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/film-und-filmkunst-in-der-u-d-s-s-r-1917-1928-gustavs-klucis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFilm und Filmkunst in der U.d.S.S.R. 1917-1928 by Gustavs Klucis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/space-force-construction-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpace-Force Construction by Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/el-lissitzky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEl Lissitzky artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"El Lissitzky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101093724495,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101094347087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101094379855,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chair-for-the-Pressa-Exhibition_Poster_CompositorV1_1780461604961.jpg?v=1791853705","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/chair-for-the-pressa-exhibition-el-lissitzky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}