{"product_id":"mvsevm-gerald-summers-armchair","title":"MVSEVM Gerald Summers Armchair","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eGerald Summers Armchair\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eA singular expression of modernist innovation, shaped by hand and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eDesigned in 1929 and realized during a pivotal moment in British modernism, this armchair embodies Gerald Summers’ radical pursuit of functional beauty—where material, form, and purpose converge into one continuous gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eDesign Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eGerald Summers was among the earliest designer-producers to define modern furniture through practicality, restraint, and material honesty. With the founding of \u003cem data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eMakers of Simple Furniture Ltd.\u003c\/em\u003e in 1929, Summers positioned himself at the forefront of a movement that sought clarity over ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThis armchair, produced in 1943, represents the pinnacle of that philosophy. Formed from a single, uninterrupted sheet of bent plywood, its fluid, swept-back silhouette evokes both aerodynamic precision and an early expression of what would later be described as organic or biomorphic design. Unlike the multi-component constructions of his contemporaries, Summers’ approach here is radical in its simplicity—one material, one gesture, one idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eOnly 120 examples were ever produced, rendering the design exceptionally rare and highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eThe armchair is crafted from a beech plywood structure, overlaid with a refined layer of birch and finished using traditional Italian techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eSingle-sheet bent plywood construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eBeech plywood frame with birch outer layer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eNatural or closed-pore lacquered finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003ePrecision shaping that maintains structural integrity while achieving visual lightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eThis method of construction demands exceptional control and expertise, allowing the material itself to define the chair’s character, strength, and tactile warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eCustomization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eAvailable finishes are intentionally restrained to preserve the integrity of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eNatural lacquered birch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eClosed-pore lacquered birch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eEach finish highlights the grain, curvature, and continuous surface of the plywood, reinforcing the chair’s sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2590\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2444\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2458\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCentimeters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2468\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2514\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2522\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2533\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e23.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2543\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2551\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2562\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e27.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2571\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2579\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e91 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2590\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e35.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Lead Times\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eProduced in limited quantities using traditional craftsmanship, this piece is available on a made-to-order basis. Lead times reflect the care, precision, and material selection required to honor the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0169\/files\/Gerald_Summers.pdf?v=1769225269\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Specs\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0169\/files\/Tugendaht.pdf?v=1748044783\" title=\"Specs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"MVSEVM Materials\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0169\/files\/MVSEVM_-_Colours_Finishes.pdf?v=1593200327\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modernpalette.com\/collections\/alivar-mvsevm-furniture\" title=\"MVSEVM Italy\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"37\" width=\"131\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Alivar MVSEVM\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0169\/files\/mvsevm-logo-300px_8b9b5cf0-751d-4a09-8518-0383a4dc63e7_160x160.png?v=1767896379\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability: Special Order (12 to 14 Weeks)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alivar Mvsevm","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":53461149155512,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":53461149188280,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0169\/files\/Summer565.jpg?v=1769211934","url":"https:\/\/www.modernpalette.com\/de\/products\/mvsevm-gerald-summers-armchair","provider":"modernpalette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}