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Rare Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chairs in Burgundy Red and Grey
By Friso Kramer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Friso Kramer "Revolt" chairs in burgundy red and grey Friso Kramer "revolt" chairs by
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 8 wood and metal Mid-Century Friso Kramer 'Revolt' chairs. This set has black enameled
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chairs
Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chairs
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 19 in
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs teak The Netherlands 1960
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of 6 original Revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1963
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice and scarce set 6 Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs Set 1953 Black Blue Liver Colors
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice set of six Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of eight revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Rare Set of Six Early Edition Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kramer, and created for renowned furniture maker Ahrend de Cirkel The Revolt was intended as a cost
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Friso Kramer ‘Revolt’ Chair in Matte Red Lacquered Ciranol and Metal
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Cirkel Ahrend, chair, ciranol, metal, The Netherlands, design 1953 This chair
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Hand Signed Miniature Chair Toy Sculpture Ahrend de Cyrkel
By Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Scaled miniature plastic Friso Kramer Revolt chair. Comes in pieces to be assembled. Made by Ahrend de
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Plastic

Mid-Century Leather Patchwork Turtle
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scratching, patina and wear consistent with its age and use. Shot with a Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chair.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Leather

Friso Kramer Revolt Folding Chair for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Revolt folding chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Dining Room Chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining room chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953 Eight Revolt dining room
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt for Th Delft by Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare first production Revolt chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch w/ Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Devo, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Shot with Friso Kramer "REVOLT" Chair (LU92242719182) The desk is in original condition with visible
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Birch, Ebony

Friso Kramer Repose chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important pair of modernist easy chairs model Repose, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of Two Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel "Revolt" Dining Chairs
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal frame and red and white polyester seating and back. In used but original condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Industrial Rationalist Metal and Laminated Wood Result Chair, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model result, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953. Manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel (Netherlands
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Rare Set of Six Early Edition Friso Kramer Bone White Revolt Chairs
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1953 by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. The Revolt chair is widely
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sheet Metal

'Revolt' Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, the Netherlands, 1953
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of four Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel "Revolt" dining chairs, 1993
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of four Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel "Revolt" dining chairs, The Netherlands 1993 Black
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chairs "Revolt" by Friso Kramer for Ahrend
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Revolt chair was designed by Friso Kramer in 1953 and has since become an icon of Dutch Design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
In 1959 Friso Kramer transformed his 1953 Revolt chair into his absolute masterpiece, the 'theatre
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Rare Set of 3 Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Extremely rare set of three Friso Kramer theater chairs designed in 1959. Manufactured in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Chair 4050, calles Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1954
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
one of our favourite designs is probably the most famous chair by the dutch designer friso kramer
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Friso Kramer Reform Table, Netherlands, c. 1950s
By Friso Kramer
Located in New York City, NY
Iconic "Reform Table" by Friso Kramer, manufactured in the Netherlands, circa 1950s. Solid
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Metal

Friso Kramer Set of Eight 'Revolt' Dining Chairs in Metal and Blue Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, set of eight dining chairs, model 'Revolt', lacquered plywood
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer University Coffeetable Ahrend De Cirkel The Netherlands
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
'' exhibition in Amstelveen, The Netherlands A rare round coffeetable by Dutch industrial designer Friso Kramer
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Friso Kramer Revolt for TH Delft by Ahrend de Cirkel 1958 Arms
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. Friso Kramer is often compared to Jean Prouve. Musea often show the Revolt chair next to the Standard
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Reform Working Table Ahrend de Cirkel 1955
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. Friso Kramer is often compared to Jean Prouve. Musea often show the Revolt chair next to the Standard
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Friso Kramer's Miniature Revolt Chair for Ahrend, Netherlands
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Miniature Revolt chair in black plastic with the scaled dimensions 1: 6 compared to the original
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Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Acrylic, Paper

Friso Kramer Reform Table Small Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Kramer is often compared to Jean Prouve. Musea often show the Revolt chair next to the Standard chair by
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Friso Kramer 'Reform' Table or Desk with Reclaimed Rustic Oak Top
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Reform table was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend/De Cirkel to match with his famous revolt
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Petrol Blue Octagon Xxl "Reform" Conference Table by Friso Kramer Ahrend
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
industrial designer and pioneer of functional design Friso Kramer made this Reform table in 1955 to match
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

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Aluminum, Metal

Early Pyramid Arm Chair by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel from Feb. 1964
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
"Revolt", which were created in collaboration with Friso Kramer.   The lines are even more reduced than
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Friso Kramer, Revolt Chair with Armrests, 1953, Ahrend de Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Paris, FR
Friso Kramer. Revolt chair with armrests, 1953. Ahrend de Cirkel. Blue back and seat and grey
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

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Sheet Metal

Red Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs, 1958 set of four
By Friso Kramer
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Set of four red colored Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer, Revolt Chair, 1953, Ahrend de Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Paris, FR
Revolt chair, 1953. Ahrend de Cirkel. Black ciranol back and seat, and grey bent sheet metal
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

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Sheet Metal

Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chairs for Ahrend De Cirkel, Holland 1964
By Friso Kramer
Located in Waalre, NL
Very nice set of 6 liver coloured revolt chairs. Model Revolt, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Friso Kramer, Revolt Chair with Armrests, 1953, Ahrend de Cirkel
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Paris, FR
Revolt chair with armrests, 1953. Ahrend de Cirkel. Brown ciranol back, seat and armrests and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

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Sheet Metal

Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mame: Revolt Designer: Friso Kramer manufacturer: Ahrend Cirkel, Netherlands Design year: 1953
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Cirkel
Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Cirkel
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Foldable Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1950s, Dutch
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
A folding Revolt chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, circa 1959. Folded sheet
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld "Result" Chairs, Holland, 1966
By Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Waalre, NL
A set of 4 Result chairs by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld for Ahrend De Cirkel, The Netherlands
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Teacher Desk and Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Paris, FR
Rare set of Teacher desk and its Revolt chair. Friso Kramer started working with Wim Rietveld in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Sheet Metal

Teacher Desk and Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer
Teacher Desk and Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 49.22 in
Friso Kramer, Set of 6 Revolt Chair with Armrests, 1953, Ahrend de Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Paris, FR
6 Revolt chair with armrests, 1953. Ahrend de Cirkel. Steel and skai. Measures: 80 x 42.5 x 44
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

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Steel

Six 1960s Galvanitas Chairs, Industrial
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Bremen, DE
pyramid chairs of Wim Rietveld and the Revolt design of Friso Kramer. The frame is made of brown enameled
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Six 1960s Galvanitas Chairs, Industrial
Six 1960s Galvanitas Chairs, Industrial
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Cirkel with Armrests
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: Revolt Designer: Friso Kramer Manufacturer: Ahrend Cirkel, Netherlands Design year: 1953
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chair in White
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer "Revolt" chair by Ahrend de Cirkel designed in 1953, this chair is a later production
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chair in White
Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chair in White
H 32 in W 17.75 in L 32 in
Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chair in Black
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer "Revolt" chair for Ahrend de Cirkel designed in 1953. Light grey nearly white folded
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Sheet Metal

Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chair in Black
Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chair in Black
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 18.75 in
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice mixed set of 6 Friso Kramer Revolt chairs. This is for the matt version of these chairs
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chair in Pink Velvet
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Upholstered Pink Velvet Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chair with Black Enameled Metal Frame. Classic
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chair in Pink Velvet
Friso Kramer 'Revolt' Chair in Pink Velvet
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 18.75 in
Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Revolt chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in a beautiful mirrored color combination of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
H 32.09 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Friso Kramer Revolt Chair
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Revolt chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in a rare and beautiful color combination of a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chair
Friso Kramer Revolt Chair
H 32.09 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Friso Kramer Revolt Chair
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in London, GB
(the year of production). With a nod to Prouve, Friso Kramer's iconic chair is arguably the pinnacle if
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Friso Kramer Revolt Chair
Friso Kramer Revolt Chair
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set/6 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs Ahrend the Circkel the Netherlands, 1960s
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
Set/6 Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend the Circkel the Netherlands 1960s Friso Kramer "Revolt
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Rare Friso Kramer Revolt Chair, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair, model Revolt, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953. Manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs

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Metal

Rare Friso Kramer Revolt Chair, 1953
Rare Friso Kramer Revolt Chair, 1953
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Original Condition Royal Blue Upholstered REVOLT chairs. Black Enameled Folded Sheet Metal
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
H 31.13 in W 17.5 in D 19.75 in
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super and large set of Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Red Upholstered Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original upholstered Revolt chairs in red with black enameled sheet metal frames. In original
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Royal Blue Upholstered REVOLT chairs. Black Enameled Folded Sheet Metal Originally
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Upholstery

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic friso kramer revolt chair available at 1stDibs. Each friso kramer revolt chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and steel. There are many kinds of the friso kramer revolt chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A friso kramer revolt chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are sought with frequency.

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Through both his bold furniture designs and his teaching and administrative positions within the architecture and design industries, the solution-oriented Friso Kramer helped elevate industrial design to a venerated place in the modernist canon.

While the mid-century years saw no shortage of function-minded modernists, Kramer may have been the most extreme of them. “If form does not contribute to the function, it has no right to exist,” the Dutch designer once said. Born in Amsterdam in 1922 to the pioneering architect Piet Kramer, Friso studied architecture, industrial design, electrical engineering and interior design. He cut his teeth in the studios of architect Jan Piet Kloos and interior designer Frans Paulussen, then, in 1948, went to work as a designer at the steel furniture manufacturer De Cirkel (part of the Ahrend group), where he would design some of his best-known work.

The 1953 Revolt chair, which is among his most celebrated seating and a darling of Dutch mid-century modernism, embodied Kramer’s function-first design; its skeletal, industrial form provides for maximum comfort and ergonomic support with minimal material. He joined forces with Wim Rietveld, son of celebrated Dutch modernist Gerrit Rietveld, for the 1958 Result chair, which married elements of the Revolt with forms from Rietveld’s Pyramid series. Kramer found numerous ways to riff on and perfect his brand of minimalism: The 1960 Resort and Repose armchairs demonstrate how he slightly tweaked the skeletal frames for different postures and uses.

In 1963, Kramer left Ahrend to found Total Design Studio with Wim Crouwel, Benno Wissing and Paul and Dick Schwartz. The firm grouped graphic, industrial and spatial design under one roof with the shared belief in functionalism. Though Total Design Studio is still in business today, Kramer left the company to return to Ahrend in 1971, serving as art director until 1983. Following Kramer’s death in 2019, Ahrend teamed up with Danish design brand HAY to relaunch the Result and Revolt chairs.

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