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Dutch Modernist Pioneer Coen de Vries Sleeping Sofa, Devo, 1952

About the Item

Coen de Vries has to be considered as a leading figure and Pioneer of Dutch Modernism after World War II. With his own company Devo the Hague and his close involvement in the 'Goed Wonen' program (a monthly magazine to stimulate modernism in the Dutch living rooms) he introduced simple modern functional furniture to the Dutch interiors. This conversation or sleeping sofa is one of his designs, it can easily be transformed into a bed and is ideal for in a guest room or house. A sofa from the our Dutch Design collection was exhibited in the 'From the Guggenheim collection to the Cobra Museum Amstelveen' that was held earlier this year. Currently it is still in use for their running exhibition on Asger Jorn till January 2015 (see photo's from Cobra Museum). This example has been re-upholstered in a top quality van der Ploeg fabric in two tones. When as a daybed it measures 88.25 x 31.75 x 18/26.125.
  • Creator:
    Devo (Manufacturer),Coen de Vries (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 59.45 in (151 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Metal,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. New foam and upholstery, original condition metal frame with minor wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    bergen op zoom, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU93011579682
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