Michael van Beuren was born in New York and studied architecture at the Bauhaus under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Josef Albers until its closure in 1933. He moved to Acapulco at the end of 1936, where he oversaw the design of the interiors of the bungalows at the renowned Flamingo Hotel in 1937, and quickly became a formative member of the Mexican Modernism movement.
By 1938, van Beuren began focusing on furniture design, working with a fellow Bauhaus colleague, Klaus Grabe, to create modern and affordable pieces. Inspired by the local culture and craftsmanship, the duo applied Bauhaus design principles to popular Mexican mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs.
The approach was a success — Grabe, Morley Webb and van Beuren were named among the winners of a 1941 competition organized by the Museum of Modern Art that focused on designer teams from the United States and Latin America called “Organic Design in Home Furnishings.” This award catapulted them to wide renown.
In the following years, van Beuren founded his furniture label Domus, which became synonymous with well-crafted, modernist design that garnered fans both in Mexico and America. Along with his own designs, Domus also produced work by Clara Porset, a friend and contemporary of van Beuren’s. However, by 1951, the company’s move toward more mass manufacturing meant that van Beuren’s earlier designs were no longer being produced.
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(Biography provided by 7710 Gallery)
Van Beuren Furniture Catalogue
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Small catalog of 11 pages that they used to give away in the stores where the furniture of Michael van Beuren was exhibited. "Muebles van Beuren" begins its serial production in 1938...
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$181Sale Price / set|20% Off
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Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
Historic Orchids: A 1904 Catalogue Illustration The images are original antique botanical prints from the book 'Abbildungen der in Deutschland und den angrenzende Gebieten vorkommen...
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$215
H 14.81 in W 11.03 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of English Furniture ‘Walnut Cabinet E. Dent’ by P. Macquoid
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘A History of English Furniture’ by Percy Macquoid. Published by Lawrence & Bullen LTD, 1906. Percy Macquoid (18521925) was a theatrical designer and a col...
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Orxma-State, Van der Aa, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Orxma-State.' (Orxma Castle.) This Castle was situated in the province of Friesland in Menaldum. The castle was demolished in 1831. Well known occupants were the Van Juckema family a...
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Kees van Bohemen, Silkscreen Nr. 2 1967
Located in Delft, NL
Kees van Bohemen (1928-1985) Nr. 2 1967 E.A. VII Silkscreen Oplage 79/100 Measures: 42 cm x 43 cm Born and died in The Hague. Education: Ro...
$215
H 14.89 in W 11.03 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of English Furniture 'Walnut Cabinet' by P. Macquoid, 1906
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘A History of English Furniture’ by Percy Macquoid. Published by Lawrence & Bullen LTD (1906). Percy Macquoid (18521925) was a theatrical designer and a co...
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$1,038
H 10.04 in W 12.21 in D 0.2 in
Robert Motherwell Signed Catalogue with Lithograph- Selected Prints, 1961-1974
By Robert Motherwell
Located in CA, CA
First edition from an edition of 4000, published by Brooke Alexander, 1975. Untitled 1974. Lithograph with collage printed on Rives B.F.K. parer 10 x 24 inches This rare catalogue...
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$191Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 20.08 in D 0.02 in
Antique Design Print of Entryway Furniture by Kramer, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Entree Moebel im Modernen Karakter'. Lithograph of entryway furniture. This print originates from 'Det Moderna Hemmet' by Joha...
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$215
H 14.69 in W 10.95 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of English Furniture 'Upholstered Bed' by P. Macquoid, 1906
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘A History of English Furniture’ by Percy Macquoid. Published by Lawrence & Bullen LTD (1906). Percy Macquoid (18521925) was a theatrical designer and a co...
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$215
H 14.81 in W 11.03 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of English Furniture 'Two Chairs' by P. Macquoid, 1906
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘A History of English Furniture’ by Percy Macquoid. Published by Lawrence & Bullen LTD (1906). Percy Macquoid (18521925) was a theatrical designer and a co...
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$215
H 14.85 in W 11.03 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of English Furniture 'Cabinet Press' by P. Macquoid, 1906
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘A History of English Furniture’ by Percy Macquoid. Published by Lawrence & Bullen LTD (1906). Percy Macquoid (18521925) was a theatrical designer and a co...
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$276
H 12.01 in W 0.99 in D 9.85 in
Elisabeth Frink Original Prints, Catalogue Raisonne by Caroline Wiseman, Book
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A beautiful 1st edition book in beautiful condition. Numerous colour illustrations. Hardcover written by Caroline Wiseman. Published by Art Books International ISBN 10: 187404425...
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$143Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of Furniture Details by Kramer, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Details z. Tafel'. Lithograph of furniture details. This print originates from 'Det Moderna Hemmet' by Johannes Kramer. Published by Ferdinand Hey'l, circa 1910.
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