$1,107 / set
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Set of 4 Galvanitas Oosterhout NV S16 Compass Chairs, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Galvanitas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
For sale is a lovely set of four Galvanitas S16 Compass Chairs, arguably the most iconic school chair ever produced.
Sheet Metal
$349 / item
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Stacking Chairs S21 Galvanitas, Minimalistic Plywood Black- Grey Metal Chairs
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Friso Kramer
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Galvanitas S16 chairs are industrial minimalistic stacking chairs designed in the late 1950s and early 1960s features compass legs and a frame crafted for durability and affordab...
Metal
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Large Stock of Brown Stackable Galvanitas S16 Industrial Diner Chairs, 1960s
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted Industrial S16 Pagwood stacking chairs by Galvanitas, designed in the manner of famous Industrial designs by Wim Rietveld, Jean Prouvé and Friso Kramer (‘pyramid’ or ‘c...
Plywood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Large Stock of Stunning Stackable Galvanitas S16 Industrial Diner Chairs, 1960s
By Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted Industrial S16 pagwood stacking chairs by Galvanitas, designed in the manner of famous Industrial designs by Wim Rietveld, Jean Prouvé and Friso Kramer (‘pyramid’ or ‘c...
Steel
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in L 30.71 in
Large Stock of Stackable Galvanitas S16 Industrial Diner Chairs in Wenge, 1960s
By Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial S16 Pagwood stacking chairs by Galvanitas, designed in the manner of famous industrial designs by Wim Rietveld, Jean Prouvé and Friso Kramer (‘pyramid’ or ‘c...
Steel
Vintage Galvanitas Plywood Chair S16 Dark Ebony, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chair. Black folded and welded steel bases with dark ebony plywood seat and backrest in good condition.
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple Black Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Black or very dark brown steel frames and dark red brown plywood (synthetic) seats and back rests in good condition.
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple vintage Galvanitas Plywood Chairs S16 dark ebony, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Black folded and welded steel bases with dark ebony plywood seat and backrest in good condition.
Metal
Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional and Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Plywood (synthetic) seats and backs in good condition.
Steel
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Four
By Galvanitas
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of four S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of four.
Sheet Metal
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair.
Laminate
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in L 31.5 in
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Quantity Available
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Quantity Available S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of eleven.
Laminate
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Eight
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas, Compass collection, set of eight S16 dining chair by Galvanitas, compass collection, set of eight.
Laminate
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set Of Eleven
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas, compass collection, set of eleven.
Laminate
S16 Dining Chair by Galvanitas, Compass Collection, Set of Four
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 dining chair by Galvanitas – compass collection – set of four.
Laminate
Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs + Table - for Taiga NY
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Galvanitas S16 - frames folded sheet steel black powder coated and seat / backpanel of brown resin plywood wood.
2 Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16 for Paul
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Listing for Paul, GB Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé.
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
Multiple Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands for Elizabeth
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For Elizabeth (liz) / NY. 4x Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé.
Multiple Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé.
Multiple Galvanitas Industrial Plywood Chairs S16, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
12 Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs. Plywood (synthetic) seats and backs in good condition.
Metal
Two Galvanitas Mid-Century Plywood Chairs
By Galvanitas
Located in Belmont, MA
Two Galvanitas Mid-Century Modern S16 molded and cherry stained plywood and black patinated pressed steel chairs.
Plywood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Set of 10 Galavanitas S16 Industrial Plywood School Chairs, Dutch Design, 1960s
By Galvanitas, Friso Kramer, Marko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Like the Kramer chairs, the Galvanitas S16 are still being produced today. Our chairs our vintage examples of the midcentury.
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Model S16 Chairs from Galvanitas
By Galvanitas
Located in Tourcoing, FR
The S16 chair was produced in the late 1950s and 1960s for public buildings (universities, workshops, canteens, etc.) and was inspired by the Result chair by Wim Rietveld and Friso K...
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,605 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
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, 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production starte...
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 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in...
Metal
$204 / item
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Industrial Piramid Stacking, School Chairs Galvanitas S22 Prouve Style
By Galvanitas
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Industrial Galvanitas S22 Compass / Pyramid School chairs from the 1960s. The chair has a light gray coated metal frame, a plastic molded seat with closed shell in a red color. Thi...
Steel
$30,744
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950 Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered folded steel legs, with original drawer pack in yellow moulded plastic by Charlotte Perr...
Steel
$297 / item
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas Pagholz, Galvanitas
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very dark brown frame. The shells have a beautiful flamed motive and wood grain structur...
Steel
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