Dom Hans van der Laan Benches
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.
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Creator: Dom Hans van der Laan
Dom Hans van der Laan Oak High Back Bench
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,...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Dom Hans van der Laan Benches
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Oak
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Bench, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Wilnis, UT
This iconic, wall mounted 2-seater bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
It’s eye-catching, minimalist design is highly recognizable and one of the most beautiful examples of mid-century Dutch design. The seat is made of wood, it has a metal structure and copper nails. This quality seat is a true piece of (Dutch) design history!
It comes from a doctor’s practice in the Dutch town Sint-Michielsgestel. The building was designed in the Bossche School style by Vermeulen architect’s office in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We have the original architect’s drawings...
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Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Seat, Netherlands, 1970
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This iconic, wall mounted seat was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
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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.
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Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Daybed/Bench with Original Drawings c. 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
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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...
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Dom Hans van der Laan Stool for Vincentius a Paulokerk Eindhoven, 1964
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Vincentius a Paulokerk Eindhoven, 1964. This stool comes from the church who had several of these sto...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dom Hans van der Laan Benches
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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...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dom Hans van der Laan Benches
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$10,000 Sale Price
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Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Bench, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Wilnis, UT
This iconic, wall mounted 3-seater bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
It’s eye-catching, minimalist design is highly recognizable and one o...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Dom Hans van der Laan Benches
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A remarkable bench in minimal brutalist style designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk & architect Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1960s. Made out of pinewood and features copper nails, giving this piece a natural and rustic feel. The entire piece is painted grey, including the nails. Functionality and rationality were key for Dom Hans, which is noticeable in this design. This item 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. Dom Hans van der Laan was a leading figure in the Bossche School. His theories on numerical ratios in architecture and furniture were very influential.
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