Rare Artifort 700 Setsu Sofa
About the Item
- Creator:Wolfgang Mueller Deisig (Designer),Artifort (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 87.41 in (222 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dronten, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU931438420342
Artifort
The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.
Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.
Then named H. Wagemans & Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.
Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.
Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture, but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.
Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.
Find a collection of vintage Artifort lounge chairs, tables and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Dronten, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Finn Juhl Rare Early Baker SofaBy Onecollection, Finn JuhlLocated in Dronten, NLA rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan. Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector an...Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsFabric, Teak
- Poltrona Frau Petronio SofaBy Poltrona FrauLocated in Dronten, NLDistinctive Poltrona Frau Petronio sofa from the premium collection in the late 1970s. This super comfortable down-filled 2-seater is upholstered i...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Beech
- Organic Italian Walnut SofaBy Gio Ponti, Carlo MollinoLocated in Dronten, NLAn organic sofa made circa 1950. Mid-Century Modern design and the self-evident quality of that era. The boxspring seats provide excellent comfort. Exquisite organically formed waln...Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsWool, Walnut
- Artifort 905 ArmchairBy ArtifortLocated in Dronten, NLArtifort 905 lounge chair by the Artifort design team lead by Kho Lian Ie, 1964. Upholstered in a two-tone, dark grey/black, woolen fabric De Ploeg. This chair was used in a boardroo...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSteel
- Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana SofaBy B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia ScarpaLocated in Dronten, NLLauriana 2-seater sofa designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Eggplant removable velvet upholstery with camel leather piping. Mounted on a steel frame with plastic...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsSteel
- Finn Juhl '57' SofaBy Finn Juhl, OnecollectionLocated in Dronten, NLFinn Juhl, sofa model '57', fabric upholstery, steel, teak, leather, Denmark, design 1957. An extraordinary sofa designed by Finn Juhl. The sofa was exhibited for the very first time...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsStainless Steel
- Pierre Paulin, Rare Sofa Model 442 for Artifort, 1962By Pierre Paulin, ArtifortLocated in Paris, FRHere is the two-seat model sofa from the 442 series designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1962. Original Piece from the 1960s Newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality wool Bouclé fabric from the French House Nobilis. Excellent condition. Biography - Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Born in 1927 in Paris, Pierre Paulin is a French designer and interior designer. After studying at the Camondo School in Paris, with Maxime Old as a teacher, Pierre Paulin incorporated Marcel Gascoin’s studio in 1953. That same year, he exhibited his first designs which met a great success, at the “Salon des Arts Ménagers”. In 1954, Thonet France started to manufacture his creations. In 1959, Pierre Paulin began to work for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort, for whom he designed a range of bright colours, supple and curved shapes seats, upholstered with jersey. It was the beginning of a long and profitable collaboration that gave birth to many design icons. In 1967, he laid out Christian Dior’s office. In 1970, he started a collaboration with “Mobilier National” for whom he designed “Amphis” sofa, made out of three draught excluders built in and waving. Consecration came in 1971, when he took on the realisation of President Georges Pompidou’s private apartments at the Élysée Palace, assuring long-term recognition. François Mitterrand also drew on him in 1984, to conceive the interior design of his presidential office. Later, he renovated the dining room for the President Jacques Chirac. In 1975, he founded along with his wife the AD/SA agency, in which Roger Tallon associated in 1984. This company allowed them to work with great French firms such as Calor, Villeroy & Bosch, Citroën and SNCF and to arrange Paris-Gare de Lyon...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsChrome, Steel
- 2-Seat Sofa by Artifort, 1970'sBy ArtifortLocated in Oud Beijerland, NLMagnificent 2-seat sofa, designed by the Artifort Design Group in the 70's. This extremely rare sofa is lovely shaped with curved armrests and a curved back. Super cosy and comfo...Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsBouclé
- Artifort Sofas in Beige WoolBy ArtifortLocated in Waalwijk, NLArtifort, sofas model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964 The Artifort sofa model '905' was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in t...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsMetal, Chrome
- Artifort Sofa in Beige WoolBy ArtifortLocated in Waalwijk, NLArtifort, sofa model '905', chrome-plated metal, wool, The Netherlands, 1964 The Artifort sofa model '905' was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was created in th...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsMetal, Chrome
- Customizable Artifort 905 Sofa by Artifort Design GroupBy ArtifortLocated in New York, NYThis design, dating from 1964, is still up to date. As slim and tender as your first love. A Classic that is now in production for its second time. Now available as contract seating...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
MaterialsTextile
- Customizable Artifort 691 Sofa Design by Artifort Design GroupBy ArtifortLocated in New York, NYIf you want to see what makes the 691 series unique, just look at it from behind. The steel tube that runs over the back from arm to arm lends the otherwise sober 691 a contrastingly...Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Fabric, Textile, Faux Leather