Rare Mid-Century Modern "Ruspan" Chair in Hand-Tooled Leather by Russell Spanner, Canada, c. 1950s creator-Brode Blindheim The pulls are backed with

The pulls are backed with brass detailing an element used by Spence in some of his designs

This design was Bertoia’s first product for Knoll

The frame supports hand-cut genuine leather belts woven in a simple basket weave attached to the frame with aged brass rivets

State: Partial Restoration (See Details)

Rare Mid-Century Modern "Ruspan" Chair in Hand-Tooled Leather by Russell Spanner, Canada, c. 1950s creator-Brode Blindheim The pulls are backed withTitle: Rare Mid Century Modern "Ruspan" Chair in Hand Tooled Leather by Russell Spanner, Canada, c. 1950s About: Introducing an incredibly rare early "Ruspan" chair made famous by the influential Canadian designer Russel Spanner in 1950. Constructed from birch and utilizing molded plywood techniques this chair has been painstakingly restored in homage to the late great Spanner. Using his first Ruspan chair model as inspiration, which was painted black