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.
Dom Hans der Laan Bench in Pine and Copper
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dom Hans van der Laan, bench, lacquered pine, copper, the Netherlands, 1975 This bench was conceived in 1975 by Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan for a priv...
Copper
Dom Hans van der Laan Long Bench in Grey Lacquered Pine 400cm/157.48in.
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dom Hans van der Laan, bench, lacquered pine, steel, the Netherlands, 1960s Designed by Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan, this bench was initially conceive...
Steel
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
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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
Bench for Vincentius Church by Jan de Jong & Dom Hans van der Laan
By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
Located in London, GB
"Early design bench (1964, Netherlands) by Jan de Jong, the Dutch Bossche School architect and protegé of the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van de Laan. The bench was...
Wood, Paint
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
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
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
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H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 22.5 in
Authentic Mint Set of Four Midcentury Knoll Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Special order red leather chairs upholstered by Knoll. Beautiful showing very little use.
Chrome
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Hans Wegner cow horn chairs with cane woven seats. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
Cane, Teak
1960s Organic Bench
Located in New York, NY
1960s organic bench. Solid walnut bench with dovetails. Can also be used as a coffee table.
Walnut
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and new upholstery with tan leather.
Leather, Teak
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an outstanding Box Bench! The oak and the pine contrast beautifully to create a deep rich warmth perfect for this piece. For most of its length the top rail is flat, only follo...
Oak, Pine
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H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
Wrought Iron
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H 33.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown
By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish midcentury set of four dining chairs, designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the Classic Americana Casual...
Cane, Oak
Original Hand Painted Long Pine Bench Dated 1933
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique hand painted long pine bench is embellished with traditional Eastern European folk art painting with blue accents and red flower bouquets all set against a brown background. ...
Pine, Paint
Pine Storage Bench or Settle in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an amazing bench! In line and form it is very much like other Central European storage benches we offer, albeit a very fine example. It has straight back rails enclosing three ...
Pine
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+ 2 moreH 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 22.45 in
e15 Tafel Table Bench by Hans De Pelsmacker
By e15, Hans De Pelsmacker
Located in New York, NY
The table bench tafel draws special interest with its sculptural, functional appeal. Tafel is included in various museum collections. The combination of table and bench creates a uni...
Wood
Convex Bench Series 48 in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Convex Bench by Carlos Solano is a sculptural homage to mid-century modern design, where gentle curvature and thoughtful proportion meet timeless craftsmanship. Handcrafted from ...
Oak, Walnut
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H 19.5 in W 69 in D 25.75 in
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
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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
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 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
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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 18.51 in W 22.05 in D 12.21 in
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
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 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
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
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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...
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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 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