For decades, Erwin Hauer devoted his career to perfecting sculptures and architectural screens that celebrate the infinite continuous surface—or Modular Constructivism. Hauer was fascinated by three dimensional shapes that combine concave and convex curves that repeat indefinitely. His light-diffusing walls and room dividers are considered “quintessential works of modernism,” and his impact on architecture and the design world at large continues today.

In 2020, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt worked with Erwin Hauer Studios to reimagine his iconic designs through a series of inspired hanging panels. With an ongoing effort to revitalize his work, Spinneybeck continues to celebrate the late designer’s work with a new take on a familiar favorite – Design 406.

Always with an effort to bring natural materials to the forefront, Design 406 is now available as a carved wall panel in five wood species, with the option to add color with paint or any Spinneybeck upholstery leather. This clever modular system is comprised of individual planks that come together to form an uninterrupted composition that celebrates the continuous curves of Erwin Hauer.

“Something has to change in significant ways when you change your vantage point in space. When you merely move any three-dimensional object, that may not be enough. It’s the difference between noise and music. You want something that transcends the merely visible.”

– Erwin Hauer

Design 406 Key Features:

Designer: Erwin Hauer

Finish Options: Five wood species available including Douglas Fir, Maple, Sapele, Walnut and White Oak, plus the option to add color with paint or Spinneybeck Upholstery Leather

Installation: Design 406 can be secured to both walls and ceilings

Fire Resistant: Flame Treatment is available for solid woods to meet ASTM E84: Class A