Dom Hans van der Laan was the ninth of the 11 recorded children of Leiden architect Leo van der Laan (1864–1942). Dom van der Laan began his studies in architecture at the Technische Universiteit Delft in 1923, two years after he finished his secondary school. Architectural education in those days was generally confined to nineteenth-century neoclassicism and all teachers originated from before the first world war. Students in their third year of study had to make their designs, but those of Hans van der Laan were all rejected. In the same autumn, he founded, together with some fellow-students, a study-group, the Bouwkundige Studiekring’BSK (‘Architectural Study Circle’), aiming to discover themselves the very basics of architecture, which they missed in regular teaching. On 26 May 1929, Hans van der Laan and his fellow-novice Herman Diepen made their profession in the abbey. In 1936 father Hans was charged with the guidance in the sacristy, which he would retain till his departure to Vaals in 1968. After the war, father van der Laan was invited by the bishop of Breda to take the guidance of a working party, charged with the rebuilding of the destroyed churches in the diocese. In 1951, the abbey of Sint-Benedictusberg in Vaals had been founded a second time by a group of monks of the Saint-Paul's abbey of Oosterhout and father Van der Laan was asked by them to design the still missing crypt and church. On 18 October 1968, father Van der Laan changed his domicile from Oosterhout to Vaals, where in 1970, he became an official member of the community of Sint-Benedictusberg. In his new home, he also was appointed as sacristan, so that he could continue his familiar daily work and in 1973 he was elected as a member of the Council, the board under the guidance of the abbot. Before his death, Van der Laan garnered worldwide acclaim for his comprehensive architectural theory, which has been translated into several languages and presents a doctrine of connections in the design of architectural space, notably the plastic number.
Rare and early Bossche School bench by Dom Hans van der Laan, 1970s.
By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and poetic example of early Bossche School design, this austere yet deeply expressive bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the 1970s and executed by the Jan de Jong ...
Wood
Monumental Monastery Swing Door Architect Dom Hans Van Der Laan, Bossche School
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Monumental Monastery Swing Door by Architect Dom Hans Van Der Laan, Bossche School
Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Daybed with Headrest c. 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique daybed with headrest. Nijmegen, the Netherlands c. 1970. From home of Architect, Dick Pouderoyen. Pine, steel nails, paint. Pouderoyen was a close fr...
Steel
$3,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bossche School Stools by Dom Hans van der Laan & Jan de Jong, Netherlands, 1970s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of stools from the 1970s, designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan and his apprentice Jan de Jong, exemplifying the distinctive Bossche Sch...
Wood
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair was originally designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg located near the Dutch town of Vaals. This easy chair is in an untouched condition. It was made of pinewood and feature copper nails, giving this piece an understated, rustic look. The chair was entirely painted grey, including the nails. The main focus of van der Laan’s design was functionality and rationality, which is reflected in the openings on the sides and on the back that serves the purpose of joining multiple pieces together. This chair is a beautiful piece of Dutch design history. Although Dom van der Laan left a small body of work behind, his legacy is highly regarded in the world of architecture. The St. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals and its interior quickly became his masterpiece at the age of 53. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has some small marks and scratches. Dimensions: 21.2 in W x 20.8 in D x 37.4 in H 54 cm W x 53 cm D x 95 cm H About the designer: Dom Hans van der Laan (1904-1991) was the ninth of the eleven recorded children of Leiden architect Leo van der...
Pine
Rare and early Bossche School console by Dom Hans van der Laan, 1962
By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
Located in Antwerp, BE
From a private collection, we could offer this exceptionally rare low console by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by the Jan de Jong atelier in the Netherlands around 1962. With it...
Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Daybed/Bench with Original Drawings c. 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique daybed/bench with original drawings. From a private Doctor’s practice in Sint-Michielsgestel, the Netherlands c. 1970. Spruce, copper nails, paint. Co...
Copper
Dom Hans van der Laan Oak High Back Bench, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Ghent, BE
Unique High-Back Oak Bench by Dom Hans van der Laan Commissioned for the Willibrordkerk (St. Willibrord’s Church), Almelo The Netherlands, c. 1960s This exceptional high-back bench,...
Oak
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Desk, the Netherlands
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Dom Hans van der Laan Bossche School office desk , the Netherlands Very rare and highly collectible piece by renowned Dutch designer, architect and monk Dom Hans van der Laan. Made ...
Wood, Pine
$34,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Bossche School Dining Room Set by Dom Hans van der Laan & Jan de Jong, NL, 1969
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare table, accompanied by six matching stools, hails from the 1970s and stands as a notable creation by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan, alongsid...
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Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Desk with Copy of Original Drawings c. 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan unique desk with copy of original drawings. From a private doctor’s practice, Sint-Michielsgestel, the Netherlands c. 1970. Spruce, copper nails, paint. Colo...
Copper
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Oak High Back Bench c. 1960
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Dom Hans van der Laan unique oak high back bench. Commissioned for Willibrordkerk (St Willibrord’s Church), Almelo. The Netherlands c. 1960’s. Van der Laan rarely used oak ...
Oak
Coffee Table by Dom Hans van der Laan & Jan de Jong, Netherlands, 1960s
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and historically significant coffee table, designed by the legendary Dom Hans van der Laan in 1955 for the Sint-Johannes Geboortekerk in Nieuwkuijk. This piece exemplifies the m...
Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Console or Side Table, the Netherlands 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Bossche School console or side table by Dom Hans van der Laan, the Netherlands 1960s Rare and collectible piece by renowned Dutch designer, architect and monk Dom Hans van der Laan....
Wood, Pine
Coffee Table by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
This coffee table was conceived within the close collaboration between Dom Hans van der Laan and the Dutch architect Jan de Jong during the postwar reconstruction period in the Nethe...
Copper
Dom Hans van der Laan Pair of Low Gray Chairs c. 1979
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan pair of low gray chairs. Executed by Gorisse for a private library. Bergeijk, the Netherlands c. 1979. Pine, steel nails, paint. Color is F2-05-45 from van...
Steel
Dining Chairs by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of rare dining chairs, designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg near Vaals in the 1950s. Crafted fr...
Wood, Pine
$46,299Sale Price|20% Off
Dining Room Set, Bossche School, Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan De Jong
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining Room Set, Bossche School, Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan De Jong Table and stools designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and his apprentice Jan De Jong in the Netherlands in the 196...
Pine
$15,071 / set
Jacques Uppelschoten Bossche School Dining Set, 1978
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and very nice example of the "Bossche school" furniture by architect Jacques Uppelschoten, made for his own house at the Raffendonkstraat 20 in Oirschot. Dom Hans van der Laan s...
Iron
$7,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dom Hans van der Laan Pine Dining Room Chair, 1940s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s. The chair was designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictu...
Pine
Two Chairs by Dom Hans van der Laan, The Netherlands 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of chairs was originally designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg located near the Dutch town of Vaals. These easy chairs are in an untouched condition. They are made of pine wood and feature copper nails, giving these pieces an understated, rustic look. The pair is entirely painted grey, including the nails. This specific colour was carefully selected by Whim van Hoof to resemble the original shade as closely as possible. The main focus of van der Laan’s design was functionality and rationality, which is reflected in the openings on the sides and on the backs serve the purpose of joining multiple pieces together, and lifting them. Van der Laan was a leading figure in the traditionalist movement, the Bossche School, that held these values as well. These characteristics make these chairs charming, while also being beautiful pieces of Dutch design history. Although Dom Hans van der Laan left a small body of work behind, his legacy is highly regarded in the world of architecture. The St. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals and its interior quickly became his masterpiece at the age of 53. This model is still found in the Dutch church named Sint Willibrorduskerk in Almelo, for which it was possibly designed for in 1964. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some small marks and scratches. Dimensions: 25.59 in W, 26.77 in D, 35.43 in H; Seat Height 15.94 in 65 cm W, 68 cm D, 90 cm H; Seat Height 40.5 cm About the designer: Dom Hans van der Laan (1904-1991) was the ninth of the eleven recorded children of Leiden architect Leo van der...
Wood
$5,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bossche School Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dom Hans van der Laan, Bossche school, Netherlands, 1960s. The chair was designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan ...
Pine
Bossche School Table by Dom Hans van der Laan & Jan de Jong, Netherlands, 1970s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare table from the 1970s, designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan and his apprentice Jan de Jong, exemplifying the distinctive Bossche School styl...
Wood
Bossche School Table Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bossche school table Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong Table in Bossche School style designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and his apprentice Jan De Jong i...
Pine
Custom Made Brutalist Closet in Pine by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands 1970s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Hellouw, NL
Custom-made Brutalist closet in pine by Dutch designer Dom Hans van der Laan from the 1970s. This cabinet was designed entirely in the style of the Bo...
Pine
Rare Short Dom Hans van der Laan Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals 1967
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Benedictine monk & architect Dom Hans Van der Laan made these benches for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands in 1967. Very little of this original in...
Brass, Steel
Writing Table by Nico van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare writing table was designed by Nico van der Laan for the Pauluskerk in Dongen, constructed between 1965 and 1967. Conceived as part of a fully integrated interior, the table...
Copper
Wall Unit by Dom Hans van der Laan in It's Typical Minimal Brutalist Style
By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bossche School; Minimal Brutalist Style; Shelves; Plastic Number; Architect; Dom Hans van der Laan; Jan de Jong, original condition; The Netherlands, 1970s This wall un...
Pine
Dom Hans van der Laan chair with Open Arms for Raadhuis Budel c. 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan chair with Open Arms for Raadhuis Budel. The Netherlands c. 1962-66. Ash, copper nails, black enameled steel legs. Raadhuis Budel (Budel Town Hall) was desig...
Copper, Steel
$1,507 / set
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Set of 4 Perriand style wicker and steel stools, Netherlands 1970s
By Poul Kjærholm, Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 original 1970s kitchen stools. Attributed to Dirk van Sliedrecht for Rohé Noordwolde. The frames are made from tubular chromed steel. The seats ...
Steel
GA chair by Hans Bellmann, Suisse Design, 1960s
By Hans Bellmann, Horgen-Glarus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"GA" chair from the designer Hans Bellmann from Switzerland edited by Horgen Glarus.
Steel
Red Glass Door Handle Pair for Push & Pull Double
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured vibrant red cast glass with mat antique bronze anodised aluminium. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but sui...
Metal, Aluminum
Italian 18th Century Door
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful door in painted wood from Venice, Italy. Not only wonderful as a door, but perfect to build into cabinetry or use as a headboard. Fabulous patina.
Wood
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...
Metal
Antique Limestone Door Surround
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Limestone Door Surround Dimensions: - Overall: 90 1/2”H x 57”W x 6 3/4”D - Interior: 82”H x 30”W x 6 3/4”D Beautiful texture and patina.
Stone, Limestone
Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of tall painted doors with original hardware. Will need new glass. Other doors available but not with glass panel. Doors can work well in Swedish Gustavian style decor
Wood
Industrial Plywood Marko School Chair, Netherlands, 1960s
By Marko
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chair, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. We only have one chair available. The chair has a black t...
Steel
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
Size fitted to your door. Produced for clients not wishing to purchase our doors directly and use their own existing or newly purchased door for a modern look For use on exterior or...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Industrial School Stool, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Industrial five leg school stool made in Netherlands during the 1970s. The stool consists of an iron structure and a plywood seat. Measures: Seat height : 46 cm Seat diameter...
Iron
$6,750
H 16 in W 79 in D 39 in
1970s Barcelona daybed In The Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and iconic Barcelona daybed. Not signed but in the Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. Very high quality. Black leather...
Chrome
Rare Pair of Dom Hans van der Laan Easy Grey Wood Chairs
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Easy Chairs Designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for St. Benedictusberg Abbey, Netherlands, circa 1980 – Original Condition Presenting a remarkable pair of easy chairs designed...
Wood
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H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Dom Hans van der Laan Easy Chair, Lacquered Wood, Mid-Century, 1980
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easy chair designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands. Manufactured, circa 1980. Lacquered wood seat and backrest with co...
Wood
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H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 12.6 in
Dom Hans van der Laan Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Rational Wood Stool
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands. Manufactured, circa 1980. Lacquered wood seat with copper nails. In goo...
Wood
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H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
Dom Hans van der Laan Rationalist Wood Grey Easy Chair, circa 1980
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easy chair designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands. Manufactured, circa 1980. Lacquered wood seat and backrest with co...
Wood
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H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
Two Bossche School benches or stools by architect Fons Vermeulen, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This set of benches came from the home of Fons Vermeulen (1913-2013), a Bossche School architect. Perhaps the most daring architect within the Bossche School. Vermeulen often did thi...
Pine
Bossche School Dom Hans van der Laan table, 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A vintage 1960s Bossche School table from the interior of the St. Vicentius church in Velp, Netherlands. This church, first built in the 10 th century is one of the oldest churches i...
Pine
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H 29.14 in W 67.72 in D 16.54 in
Rare and early Bossche School bench by Dom Hans van der Laan, 1967.
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and early Bossche School bench by Dom Hans van der Laan, executed by Jan de Jong atelier, The Netherlands 1967. This bench features a galvanized metal base and original brown st...
Steel
Original dutch Dom Hans Van Der Laan xl bench 267cm
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in BE
This 1960s bench by Dutch architect Dom Hans van der Laan exemplifies the Bossche School's emphasis on numerical relationships. Notable features include copper nails, original green/...
Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Desk
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Dronten, NL
Dom Hans van der Laan writing table / desk. Rare and very collectible piece by renown Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan. Created in his signature architectural design of painted pine slats assembled with copper nails. This monumental piece was bought in 1994 at Galerie De Praktijk / Dirk Vermeulen in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Until 1994 the designs of Dom van der Laan were only made for his works of architecture, mainly abbeys and chapels. The galerie was...
Pine
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dom Hans van der Laan, dining table, lacquered pine, metal, The Netherlands, 1980s Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan designed the present table around the 1980s. The model also found a place in the interior design of St. Benedict's Abbey in Vaals, The Netherlands (1956-86), the convent for Franciscan nuns in Waasmunster-Roosenberg, Belgium (1972-75), and, the Benedictine Abbey of the Sisters of Mary Mother of Jesus in Mariavall-Tomelilla, Sweden (1987-95) in the same blue color. Aligned with his theoretical pursuits, he valued both the design of individual objects and architecture equally. His approach centers on perceiving liturgy as a transformative process, elevating ordinary actions to a sacred realm. With its restrained character and ascetic formal language, the furniture and liturgical items seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive design of the buildings. Since the 1940s, van der Laan has been meticulously crafting liturgical objects...
Metal
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H 36.62 in W 64.18 in D 22.45 in
Dom Hans van der Laan Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Blue Rationalist Bench
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands. Manufactured in The Netherlands, circa 1980. Lacquered wood seat and backrest with nails. In good original conditio...
Wood
Dom Hans van der Laan Mid Century Modern Grey Wood Stool
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands. Manufactured, circa 1980. Lacquered wood seat with nails. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Wood