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Michael van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine and Woven Palm Lounge Chair, 1940s
About the Item
An uncommon and stunning lounge chair designed by American Bauhaus designer Michael van Beuren in Mexico in the 1940s. Warm pine frame with original handwoven palm fiber seat and back. Hand forged iron bracket on back with original flathead screws. The brand new, custom, navy blue tweed cushions have a fabulous nubby texture and contrast beautifully against the warm reddish frame. This chair will add character, texture, and warmth to any space.
- Creator:Michael van Beuren (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Seat Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Repaired: Some cane has been woven into the palm on the front for reenforcement. This was an old professional repair which looks great. A piece of leather was also added to the underside the chair, under the seat, for additional reenforcement. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Great vintage condition with patina galore. Lots of charm. Solid and sturdy. Brand new cushions are flawless.
- Seller Location:Coronado, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8105236741612
Michael van Beuren
Michael van Beuren was born in New York and studied architecture at the Bauhaus under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Josef Albers until its closure in 1933. He moved to Acapulco at the end of 1936, where he oversaw the design of the interiors of the bungalows at the renowned Flamingo Hotel in 1937, and quickly became a formative member of the Mexican Modernism movement.
By 1938, van Beuren began focusing on furniture design, working with a fellow Bauhaus colleague, Klaus Grabe, to create modern and affordable pieces. Inspired by the local culture and craftsmanship, the duo applied Bauhaus design principles to popular Mexican mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs.
The approach was a success — Grabe, Morley Webb and van Beuren were named among the winners of a 1941 competition organized by the Museum of Modern Art that focused on designer teams from the United States and Latin America called “Organic Design in Home Furnishings.” This award catapulted them to wide renown.
In the following years, van Beuren founded his furniture label Domus, which became synonymous with well-crafted, modernist design that garnered fans both in Mexico and America. Along with his own designs, Domus also produced work by Clara Porset, a friend and contemporary of van Beuren’s. However, by 1951, the company’s move toward more mass manufacturing meant that van Beuren’s earlier designs were no longer being produced.
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(Biography provided by 7710 Gallery)
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