't Spectrum Bergeijk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Dutch
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
Large KW85 Sideboard by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, the Netherlands
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This minimalistic and modernist sideboard, model KW85, was designed by Martin Visser for ’t Spectrum in the Netherlands in 1965. It is made from black lacquered veneer wood and has w...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 't Spectrum Bergeijk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern KW26 Floating Sideboard by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern KW26 floating sideboard.
Design by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Bergeijk.
Striking Dutch design from the 1970s.
Black lacquered wenge base wi...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 't Spectrum Bergeijk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Set of 3 Rare 'Delft' Shelves by Constant Nieuwenhuijs for 't Spectrum, 1957
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 3 shelves, called 'delft ', is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuijs. Nieuwenhuijs was a member of the CoBrA movement. He is known as a F...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 't Spectrum Bergeijk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Cabinet "Borculo" by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Borculo, Netherlands 1970s
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Very rare cabinet with sliding doors from the ''Borculo'' series.
The ''Borculo'' is a series of cabinets that was designed by Marting Visser for 't Spectrum. The first designs of these series are from 1957. The collection of 1964 was designed in corporation with Jos Manders...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 't Spectrum Bergeijk Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Wood, Wenge
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Martin Visser sideboard KW85 for ‘t Spectrum 1965
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
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'Borculo' Series Cabinet with Drop-Leaf Table by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Steenwijk, NL
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Martin Visser KW85 Sideboard for 't Spectrum, 1965
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
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Martin Visser Credenza for 't Spectrum, 1965
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice custom-made credenza designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. This credenza comes from an old employee from Philips Eindhoven who used this credenza as a return for his desk. ...
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Martin Visser Kw62 Bookcase Cabinet 'T Spectrum, 1958
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't Spectrum Bergeijk case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
't Spectrum Bergeijk case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by 't Spectrum Bergeijk were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Martin Visser, Gispen, and Kho Liang Ie. Prices for 't Spectrum Bergeijk case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,086 and can go as high as $9,203, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,112.
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