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't Spectrum Bergeijk Armchairs

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Dutch furniture company ‘t Spectrum — later Spectrum — was established in 1941 with a run of pieces that were spare and outwardly industrial in appearance. Its early armchairs and dining chairs were often framed in tubular metal, and boast clearly defined lines and minimal curves. The vintage ‘t Spectrum seating in the decades that followed, which was designed by the likes of Gerrit Rietveld and Wim van Gelderen, is characterized by the angular forms and Pop art-hued colors that we associate with the best of mid-century modernism.

‘t Spectrum emerged in 1941 as an offshoot of the Dutch fabric manufacturer De Ploeg. When a shortage of textiles and other materials took shape owing to the demands of the Second World War, De Ploeg director Piet Blijenburg changed gears, and sought to broaden the manufacturer’s offerings as well as prevent the company's employees from being forced into work for occupying military forces. 

‘t Spectrum was a brand devoted to furniture and interiors — as well as goods and decor for the home such as coat racks, napkin rings and beds. Legendary modernist furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld — an integral part of the Dutch art and design movement of the early 20th century called De Stijl — was brought on in a supervisory role in its early days, and designer Martin Visser was installed to oversee the production of furniture. 

The end of the war brought a greater availability of metals and other materials to ‘t Spectrum, which became more focused on creating affordable furniture for the era’s new homeowners. A new factory designed by Rietveld was built in Bergeijk in 1957. During the late 1960s, ‘t Spectrum offered a richer range of furnishings, incorporating alluring hardwoods and leathers as part of sophisticated lines of seating and other pieces designed in the mid-century modern style. Visser recruited the likes of Friso Kramer, Benno Premsela, Constant Nieuwenhuys and others to design for ‘t Spectrum over the years.

With competition for cheaper furniture on the rise in the 1970s, ‘t Spectrum liquidated in 1974. A group of employees acquired the designs and continued the company under the name of Arspect. The firm produced ‘t Spectrum designs and works from other designers. 

Arspect closed its doors in 1986. A former employee bought the company and renewed it with the name Spectrum. Today, Spectrum operates in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, creating contemporary designs alongside pieces dating back to the look and feel of the products offered by the original manufacturer. The company is also reproducing original designs created by Visser and Rietveld.

On 1stDibs, browse a selection of vintage ‘t Spectrum Bergijk seating, tables, storage pieces and more.

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Creator: 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s
Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s

Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Dick van der Net

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a beautiful set of 2 size 38/size 08 Martin Visser easy chairs for 't Spectrum in collaboration with designer Dick van der Net. This model has been produced by 't Spectrum fr...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 't Spectrum Bergeijk Armchairs

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Mid Century Modern Pair of Cream Wool Martin Visser SZ48 Lounge Chairs
Mid Century Modern Pair of Cream Wool Martin Visser SZ48 Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Modern Pair of Cream Wool Martin Visser SZ48 Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Cream Wool Martin Visser SZ48 Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Dutch Elegance. Timeless sophistication meets iconic design in this striking pair of Martin Visser SZ48 lounge chair...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 't Spectrum Bergeijk Armchairs

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1965, Martin Visser, SZ01 Tubular Easy Chair in Very Rare Black Artificial Cane
1965, Martin Visser, SZ01 Tubular Easy Chair in Very Rare Black Artificial Cane

1965, Martin Visser, SZ01 Tubular Easy Chair in Very Rare Black Artificial Cane

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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 incredibl...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 't Spectrum Bergeijk Armchairs

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't Spectrum Bergeijk armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

't Spectrum Bergeijk armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of 't Spectrum Bergeijk armchairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by 't Spectrum Bergeijk were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Paul Schuitema, De Ster Gelderland, and Geoffrey D. Harcourt. Prices for 't Spectrum Bergeijk armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $5,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,137.