Richard Neutra, Möbel, furniture

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Richard J. Neutra (1892–1970), an Austrian-American architect, significantly influenced Californian modernism with his light-filled houses, establishing himself as a key figure in modern architecture. Unlike contemporaries such as Aalto and Breuer, Neutra's furniture designs remained largely overlooked until his son, Dion Neutra, began reviving them in collaboration with the German manufacturer VS. In this publication, Barbara Lamprecht thoroughly examines Neutra's furniture, which had faded into obscurity. She analyzes original sketches and patent drawings, detailing how these designs contributed to Neutra's vision of creating balanced living environments for his clients. Neutra aimed to integrate all elements—furniture, lighting, buildings, nature, and landscape—into a cohesive whole, termed a "Gesamtwerk." This approach culminated in what Neutra referred to as a "sensorium" or "soul anchorage," environments that foster human well-being. Lamprecht’s work sheds light on the significance of Neutra's furniture in achieving his architectural ideals, illustrating how each component worked harmoniously to enhance the overall experience of space.