The frame of the 440B chair, with its fine, soft lines, was manufactured either in cherry or teak, the latter being very all the rage at the time. Optionally available with or without armrests, it soon became popular with lovers of contemporary design.

Prof. Dr. Georg Leowald
Production period from 1960 to 1968
Wilkhahn

Seat: Cushion green
Back: Cushion green
Frame: Wood cherry

Seat height: 46 cm
Overall height: 84 cm
Width: 63 cm
Depth: 61 cm

List price 168 DM (Price List 1959)

Prof. Dr. Georg Leowald, a professor at the Ulm University of Design (HfG), joined Wilkhahn at the end of the 1950s. He went on to create numerous successful designs. These designs were characterized by clear lines and refined details in both traditional wood craftsmanship and innovative plastic technology, embodying the typical "architect chairs" of Wilkhahn. The armchair 440B was made from elegant cherry wood or the then-popular teak. With its simple, classic upholstery on the seat and back, both with and without armrests, it quickly found discerning owners.