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.
‘Magneto’ Floor Lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, the Netherlands, 1954
By Artifort, H. Fillekes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm...
Metal
$2,990Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Steel Wall Sconces by RAAK for Artifort
By RAAK, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant modern wall lights with the steel bobeche / reflector being cantilevered over the support structure. Documentation: Artifort Label is on interior of the reflector.
Steel
Minimalist Floor Lamp by Johan Niegeman for Artiforte
By Johan Niegeman, Artifort
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This minimalist floor lamp, model ST84, was designed by Johan Niegeman for Artiforte in 1957. Niegeman was important for the development of modern design in the Netherlands, he broug...
Metal
Rare "Magneto" Floor Lamp Designed by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, 1956, Holland
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
First edition rare designed by H. Fillekes model "Magneto" floor lamp for Artiforte, the Netherlands designed in 1956. This special floor lamp is well known for his unique magnet bal...
Metal, Chrome
Rare table lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A top quality manufactured desk lamp by Dutch designer H. Fillekes who worked for Rotterdam based lighting company Artiforte A nickel plated sculptured tripod base holds a grey e...
Nickel, Brass
$2,224 / set
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Set of Two RAAK Octavo Wall Lamps or Sconces by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two award winning minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern Oktavo two-flamed wall lamps or sconces. Model C-1542. Designed and manufactured by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s. ...
Metal
$4,800 / set
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Multicolored Applied Glass Sconces by A. Lankhorst for RAAK, Amsterdam
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting, RAAK, A. Lankhorst
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of multicolored applied glass sconces by A. Lankhorst for RAAK, Amsterdam. Interesting pair of large Mid-Century Modern multicolored applied glass sconces on metal frames by A....
Glass
Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional constructivist design in Bauhaus style. Opaline glass in a mold formed with a bakelite suspension, labeled RAAK.
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
$1,226Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Alchemy Wall Lights Objects by Raak Amsterdam, 1968
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lights objects. Design by Raak Amsterdam. Model: Alchemy 1968. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original black lacquered metal ...
Metal
Pair of "RAAK" Black Adjustable Wall Lamps, 1960s, Dutch design
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall lights by RAAK Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1960s. Adjustable to any direction you choose, to use as ambience lighting or as direct spot. Can also be used without aluminum shade....
Metal, Aluminum
Ceramic Table Lamp, The Netherlands 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice table lamp, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 70's. The elegant shape makes it look like a palmtree. The base is made of ceramic. Some normal traces of use, see the pi...
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Sconces by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Raak sconces. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Enameled off white finish and frosted glass diffusers. We recommend one E26 40w maximum bulb per sconce. R...
Metal
Adjustable Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Thurston design Mid Century saucer top reading lamp manufactured by Lightolier. The lamp can be raised to 52 in, or lowered to 42 in H, the disk shade is 12 in. in diameter, ...
Brass, Steel
Minimalist Articulating Floor Lamp By Raak, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Skokie, IL
Classic articulating floor lamp by RAAK Holland, 1960. The lamps is in brushed aluminum and steel. Additional information: Dimensions: 7.5" W x 15" D x 52.5" H
Aluminum, Steel
$2,490 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 2.76 in
Fuga Copper Wall Sconces by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, 1950s, Set of 2
By Maija Liisa Komulainen, RAAK
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two copper coloured anodised aluminium sconces model "Fuga" C-1630.12 by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, Amsterdam. Finnish industrial designer Maija Liisa Komulai...
Aluminum, Metal
$2,164 / item
H 55.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Johan Carpner STAV Two Arms Floor Lamp White Brass by Konsthantverk
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Johan Carpner STAV two arms floor lamp white brass by Konsthantverk and manufactured by Konsthantverk. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using ...
Brass
Rare Floor Lamp by Hurka for Napako, 1950s, Restored
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful rare floor lamp designed in 1950s by Josef Hurka for Napako. Restored: chrome in very good condition - polished. New parchment paper shade. Rewired: 1x60W, E25-E27 bulb ...
Chrome
Model "H1016" Lamp by Artiforte
By Artifort
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the extraordinary Model "H1016" Lamp by Artiforte, a hanging lamp that showcases a mesmerizing blend of plexiglass and brass. With its cylindrical shape and distinctive d...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 52.76 in W 51.19 in D 8.67 in
Adjustable Floorlamp Model ST416 by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, Dutch Original
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Artiforte floor-lamp, model ST416, designed by H.Fillekes in 1960 An early Dutch mid-century floor-lamp a fine example of classic understated Dutch modernist design. The heav...
Metal, Nickel
H. Fillekes Magneto floor lamp Artiforte The Netherlands 1954
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and very rare floor lamp model Magneto designed by Henk Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This lamp is called the ‘Magneto’ and the name says it all. This super...
Metal, Nickel
Sold
H 55.12 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
‘Magneto’ Floor Lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, the Netherlands, 1954
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Admire this ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, the Netherlands, 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a bala...
Metal
Sold
H 55.12 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands, 1954
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of my all time favorite floor lamps. Admire this ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands, 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal...
Metal
Artiforte 1950 Floor Lamp
By Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist versatile floor lamp made in 1950 by Artiforte, The Netherlands. Stem in nickel-plated steel, adjustable shade in yellow painted aluminum.
Aluminum, Nickel
Luna Pendant by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, 1950s
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare pendant Luna designed by H. Fillekes for the Dutch company Artiforte, 1950s. The lamp is made of a matted nickel ring with a Perspex top and a white opaline bottom. This spec...
Nickel
Johan Niegeman Artiforte Floor Lamp Set St84 Holland 1957
By Johan Niegeman, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Magnificent pair of modernist floor lamps model ST84 designed by Johan Niegeman and manufactured by Artiforte in 1957. This simple modernist shaped lamp is a very decorative piece of lighting. It was awarded at the Triennale Milaan 1967 and won a Diplome d’honneur at Expo58 in Brussels. This lamp has a TL...
Metal
Kho Liang Le K46 Floor Lamp by Artifort, Netherlands, 1957
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Minimalist (Japanese inspired) design floor lamp contains a semi-transparent glass fiber cylinder attached to a black metal frame. The floor lamp produces a warm diffused light. All ...
H. Fillekes Magneto Floor Lamp by Artiforte 1954
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for the most beautiful floor lamp designed in the history of Dutch design, and my personal favorite, ever! This lamp is called the ‘Magneto’ and the name says it all, this su...
Metal, Aluminum
Johan Niegeman Artiforte lamp ST84 Holland 1957
By Artifort, Johan Niegeman
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Magnificent modernist floor lamp model ST84 designed by Johan Niegeman for Artiforte in 1957. This simple modernist shaped lamp is a very decorative piece of lighting. It was awarded at the Triennale Milaan 1967 and won a Diplome d’honneur at Expo58 in Brussels. This lamp has a TL lamp...
Metal
Magneto Floor Lamp by H. Fillekes for Arti Forte, 1950s
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
This lamp is called the ‘Magneto’ and the name says it all, this lamp was designed by H.Fillekes for Artifort from 1954-1958. This rare lamp was produced for a short period and not many were made, these were hand assembled and this was not a big company, this lamp is from the starting period by Artifort. Its different from the other Magneto lamps...
Nickel