J.A. Muntendam Armchairs

Listed is a rare set of Modernist dining chairs, attributed to J.A. Muntendam — who was the artistic director of L.O.V. Oosterbeek in the late 1920s. L.O.V. is the abbreviation of Labor Onia Vincit which means 'Work conquers all’. In the days Dutch company L.O.V., based in Oosterbeek, was quite a famous factory. Historically they played a significant role with their progressive principles: L.O.V. was for example the first factory to introduce the modern 8-hours working day. L.O.V. designs toggle from being quite traditional to extremely modernist — in every piece of their furniture you feel that the spirit of Modernism...

An exceptional designed Haagse School armchair by Anton Lucas, Netherlands, circa 1925. This model is a clear and confident example of Lucas’s architectural approach to furniture des...

A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...

Elegant Art Deco armchair made of solid oak with carved details and a seat cushion in dark brown leather. The chair features strong architectural lines, decorative inset details on t...

A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...

Pair of newly restored antique Swedish Grace arm chairs. Swedish Grace was the brief design period precursing the more commonly identified Scandinavian Modern. It is a delicate balan...

A striking early Art Deco armchair distinguished by its sharply faceted geometry and stepped side profiles. Constructed in solid wood with original patinated leather panels, the chai...

This rare and characterful armchair, designed in the 1920s, exemplifies the Dutch Art Deco movement, particularly reflecting the Amsterdam School's influence. Crafted from solid oak,...

Pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs with upholstered seats and backrests. The chairs are veneered in walnut and feature an unusually constructed frame with quarter-circle side elements...

A beautiful and striking pair of Art Deco armchairs in the characteristic Amsterdam School style. Sleek and hard lines alternate with subtle soft details and wood carvings. Made enti...

A rare desk chair by Hendrik Wouda, dating from the 1920s and executed in solid oak with black-stained details. This is a strong and architectural piece of Dutch modernist furniture...

Pair of Dutch armchairs from the 1920s, designed in the characteristic architectural language of the Hague School.The chairs feature strongly constructed wooden frames with broad geo...