From Bauhaus to Mercedes-Benz, German design has always been at the forefront of what's artistically modern yet practical.  With their "Classics" collection designed mainly by noted German architect Egon Eiermann in the 1950s and 60s, Wilde + Spieth show that great design is timeless.

Their SE 68 chair is instantly recognizable by it's thin metal frame and curved wooden seat and backrest.  According to the company, "its range of applications is as impressive as the number of its devotees."

The SE 18 folding chair, winner of the 1953 "Good Design" Award, has been housed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City since 1953 and was displayed at the 1958 World Fair in Brussels.  A classic among folding chairs, it provides the convenience of a typical folding chair but with much more style and, being made of wood instead of metal, much more comfort.

Featured in the rebuilt Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the German Embassy in Washington, both designed by Eiermann, his SE 121 chair is as solid and practical as those two buildings, but with a warmth brought to it by it's wooden frame.

In a concise, German summary:  Wilde + Spieth = Classic.

by Brock Duke