Friso Kramer Seating
Dutch, 1922-2019
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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Creator: Friso Kramer
Friso Kramer 'Couchette' Daybed for Auping, 1965
By Auping, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer 'Couchette' daybed for Auping, 1965. Frame is original condition, mattress and cushions newly upholstered. Frame has visible wear, consi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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1960's Industrial Design Atelier Stool by Friso Kramer for Ahrend De Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Dutch Industrial Design Atelier Stool by Friso Kramer for Ahrend De Cirkel. Made in the Netherlands, 1950's / 60's period. Adjustable in height. Grey lacquered steel base wit...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Friso Kramer ‘Euroika’ daybed for Auping Holland, 1960's
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
This daybed is from the Euroika series designed by Friso Kramer in 1963. The Euroika series offered a bed, bed cabi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Fabric, Teak
1960's Set of Four Grey Velvet Friso Kramer 'Result' Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4, Mid-Century, grey velvet Friso Kramer designed 'Result' chairs. Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld designed the chair while working at Ahrend. Because the chair is light and stu...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Pair of Upholstered HAY Result Chairs by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld in Oak
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, HAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of two upholstered Result Side Chairs designed by Frisco Kramer and Wim Rietveld and produced by HAY. This chairs were specified in white powder coated steel...
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2010s American Modern Friso Kramer Seating
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Steel
Friso Kramer "Repose" Armchair in Shades of Gray with New Upholstery, 1960
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Mid-Century "Repose" lounge chair by Dutch design great Friso Kramer. Chair is outfitted with an enameled metal frame, matching Skai arms and is newly upholstered in grey fa...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
1960s Pair of “Repose” Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fantastic pair of lounge chair, model “Repose”, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel in the Netherlands on 28 May 1969.
These eye-catching chairs are an i...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956
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 has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Reupholstered 3-Seater Sofa by Tjerk Reijenga and Friso Kramer for Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Friso Kramer
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare 3-seater sofa is a combination of designs by Tjerk Reijenga and Friso Kramer, produced by Pilastro in 1965. The seat was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel 1959 ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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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, 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production starte...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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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 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Friso Kramer Industrial Rationalist Metal and Laminated Wood Result Chair, 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair model result, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953.
Manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel (Netherlands) in 1953.
Profiled sheet lacquered metal, wood seat and back.
First edition in gr...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Mid Century Teak Daybed By Friso Kramer For Auping 1960s
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Bunnik, NL
Daybed Ariadne designed by Friso Kramer for Auping Netherlands. With teak ends at the head and foot of the bed and beautifully formed dark metal feet. New materass upholstered with b...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Friso Kramer Result Chairs Set Birch Ahrend 1965
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice iconic and rare set of 6 early Result chairs with birch plywood seats and backs. Designed for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958 and these specific chairs were manufactured in 1965. The R...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Pair of Friso Kramer 'Repose' Leather Lounge Chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1960
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Note: These chairs are currently part of the "From the Guggenheim Museum to the Cobra Museum" exhibition in Amstelveen.
A very comfortable easy chair by Friso Kramer designed in 1...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal, Sheet Metal
S201 Dining Chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, Good Quantities Available
By Friso Kramer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S201 dining chair by Ynske Kooistra for Marko, good quantity available. The Classic Dutch compass leg chair was perhaps originally created by Prouve who...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Laminate
Friso Kramer Revolt chairs teak The Netherlands 1960
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice set of 6 original Revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, The Netherlands 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Set of 4 industrial Resort Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1960s
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the comfortable office.dutch designer friso kramer presented an impressive range of modern furniture in the 50’s. you may know the „revolt“ and „result“ series – and this is the more...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Friso Kramer Seating
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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 the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in 1958. The c...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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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 Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in 1958. The chair...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Result Chair by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1958
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The industrial Result chair Result was designed by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958.
This chair is from the first series. It has a grey sheet steel frame an...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Steel
Rare Set of 3 Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, 1959
By Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Extremely rare set of three Friso Kramer theater chairs designed in 1959.
Manufactured in the Netherlands by Ahrend de Cyrkel.
All in good vintage condition with minor wear consiste...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Friso Kramer Upholstered Industrial Drafting Chair in Red, 1960's
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century office chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. This chair has a height adjustable backrest that also pivots vertically a bit to adjust with the sitter. It is al...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Friso Kramer Seating
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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: chair 4060, called „revolt“, produced by ahrend-decirkel, presented for the first t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Seating
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Steel
1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair New Yellow Upholstery
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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'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 has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950s. The chair has a folde...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Set of Six Early Edition Red Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs with Black Frames
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1953 by possibly the greatest of all Dutch Mid-Century designers, Friso Kramer, and created for renowned furniture maker Ahrend de Cirkel The Revolt was intend...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Steel
Set of Six Adjustable Architect Stools Designed by Friso Kramer
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable and swivel Industrial architect stools with seats are made in plywood, the base in gray lacquered metal.-The height is adjustable from 55 cm...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
pair Ahrend de Cirkel Stools Design Friso Kramer 1950s Holland
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice set of Industrial Stools . repainted . looking great .
1950s Holland .indestructible Design by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Set of Six Early Edition Friso Kramer Bone White Revolt Chairs with Black 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 chair is widely considered by the Dutch to be the perfect chair. A system of folding sheet steel was deve...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Sheet Metal, 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 chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in Holland are available for s...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Rare Set of ‘Ariadne’ Fauteuils by Dutch Designer Friso Kramer for Auping
By Friso Kramer
Located in Beerse, VAN
Rare set of ‘Ariadne’ easy chairs designed by the Dutch Industrial designer Friso Kramer. Kramer designed the ‘Ariadne’ serie for Auping in 1954, but unfortunately we don’t know unti...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Seating
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Faux Leather
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. The chairs used to be omnipresent in government buildings and universities. Nowada...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Steel
Model 'Repose' Armchair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1965
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great find as this chair is in a very good and original condition. Some signs of age that endorse the Industrial Design. These signs are mainly some paint loss to edges due...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
1960s “Repose” Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fantastic lounge chair, model “Repose”, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel in the Netherlands around 1960.
This eye-catching chair is an iconic find o...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Friso Kramer Repose Chair Ahrend de Cirkel Holland 1959
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice industrial 'Repose' easy chair designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chair has a very nice compass shaped frame with metal structure, ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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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" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mai...
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Steel
Friso Kramer ‘Revolt’ Chair in Matte Red Lacquered Ciranol and Metal
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Cirkel Ahrend, chair, ciranol, metal, The Netherlands, design 1953
This chair named ‘Revolt’ is designed by the Dutch designer Friso Kramer (1922-2019) that receive...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
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. This chair was made for the TH delft who commissioned Friso Kramer and Ahrend to decorate the new interior. These famous TH delft chairs...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Friso Kramer Repose chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important pair of modernist easy chairs model Repose, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chairs have a very nice v shaped black painted ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Friso Kramer Revolt for TH Delft by Ahrend de Cirkel 1958 Arms
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare first production Revolt armchair designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953. This chair was made for the TH Delft who commissioned Friso Kramer and Ahrend to decorate the new interior. These famous TH Delft chairs...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Seating
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Metal
Friso Kramer seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Friso Kramer seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Friso Kramer seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Friso Kramer were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Cees Braakman, Martin Visser, and Ahrend de Cirkel. Prices for Friso Kramer seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,065 and can go as high as $6,037, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,650.