In 1956, Germany was still being subjected to a classic style of furnishing. The whole of Germany? No, because a small bucket seat appeared on the scene that was to change the design of the age.

• Its allies came from Scandinavia, the Bauhaus and the avant-garde.
• The armchair set flowing forms and sweeping vital lines against the straightness prevalent at the time.
• Experiments with new materials and the invention of plastic made this possible.
• In the Classic Edition the 369 armchair reminds us of the fact that Walter Knoll was often an advocate of the avant-garde and that the company is still creating designs today which will enjoy lasting validity.