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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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Early Edition Red Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs with Black Frames
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
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

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enamel loss and small holes drilled in the back. The lock no longer functions. Shown with a Friso Kramer
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Gispen Desk with Gray Enameled Metal Frame, Chartreuse Drawers, & Privacy Screen
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
consistent with its age and normal use. Shown with red Friso Kramer 'Revolt' chair (LU922411610023) listed
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

Bronze Caduceus Shaped Hanging Clock on Wooden Stand, France, 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a miniature Friso Kramer REVOLT chair.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Metal

1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Coen de Vries, Devo
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

Materials

Formica, Birch, Ebony

'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

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chairs "Revolt" by Friso Kramer for Ahrend
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Early Edition Friso Kramer Bone White Revolt Chairs with Black Frames
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

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

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

Materials

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

Materials

Steel

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bowed shelf. No manufacturer tags or stamps. Also shown with a Rare Early Edition Friso Kramer Revolt
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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 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

Materials

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 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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Sheet Metal

Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Cirkel
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel "Revolt" Dining Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

Metal

Set of four Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel "Revolt" dining chairs, 1993
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Teacher Desk and Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

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 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

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

Revolt Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Cirkel with Armrests
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

Steel

Friso Kramer "Revolt" Chair in White
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

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 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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
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
Set/6 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs Ahrend the Circkel the Netherlands, 1960s
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Friso Kramer Revolt Chair
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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
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 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
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
Rare plywood Friso Kramer ''Revolt'' chair Ahrend De Cirkel The Netherlands
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Bullhorst & Eggink for 010 Rotterdam. page 76-77 - ''Friso Kramer's chair'' by Yvonne Brentjens for
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

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Steel

Very rare 1958 Edition Friso Kramer Revolt chair Ahrend De Cirkel
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Premsela foundation presented the book ''Friso Kramer's chair'' written by Yvonne Brentjens and published
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953 Black Colors
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice set of 4 Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs by Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1960
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dining chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel (1958) in various color combinations. Folded
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs with Grey Metal Frames
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1953 by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. The Revolt is Widely Considered
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Friso Kramer Revolt chair red black Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice “Revolt” chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, The Netherlands 1953. This
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt chair red grey Ahrend de Cirkel The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice “Revolt” chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, The Netherlands 1953. This
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chair with Arms for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice rare Revolt chair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953. Though the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs Grey / Red by Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1960
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dining chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel (1958). Folded metal frames in light grey with
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend De Cirkel The Netherlands
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 different colored Revolt chairs by Dutch design master Friso Kramer. He made the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Friso Kramer Plywood 'Revolt' Chair
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Friso Kramer 'Revolt' chair with lightly refinished plywood seating on light grey
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Plywood 'Revolt' Chair
Friso Kramer Plywood 'Revolt' Chair
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 18.75 in
Rare Friso Kramer Teachers Desk
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer REVOLT chair (LU922421647322) and Anvia 'Director' table lamp in yellow (LU922412876152
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Friso Kramer Teachers Desk
Rare Friso Kramer Teachers Desk
H 29.75 in W 49 in L 29.75 in
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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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