Wim Den Boon Seating
Wim Den Boon was a Dutch designer, interior designer and architect. Boon was a dogmatic man who believed strongly in the transforming capacities of architecture and design. Boon was affected by the architecture of Le Corbusier, De Stijl and Rietveld. Boon studied at the Academy for Visual Arts in The Hague in 1941. In 1945, he founded Groep & together with Hein Stolle and Pierre Kleykam, a group that manifested itself after the war with interiors and design, such as the furniture of the international departure hall of Schiphol in 1948. Den Boon was the editorial secretary of the magazine from 1948–50. Den Boon has written several articles for Goed Wonen, which was the most prominent magazine for interior design in the 1940s and 1950s. His articles are almost strictly educational. Boon's dogmatic character and the austere tone of his articles resulted in too much controversy, which forced him to resign from the magazine in 1950.
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Creator: Wim Den Boon
Wim Den Boon Dutch Modernism Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Den Boon; Dutch Modernism; Dining chairs; Side chairs; Dutch design;
Wim Den Boon was a Dutch designer, interior designer and architect. Boon w...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wim Den Boon Seating
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Rare Easy Chair by Wim den Boon from the Netherlands, 1950
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Wim Den Boon Set of Six Dining Chairs in Ash and Metal
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim den Boon, set of six dining chairs, ash, lacquered metal, The Netherlands, 1955.
Exclusive set of six dining chairs designed by Wim den Boon for a Dutch family home, and therefore one of a kind. Each chair features a three legged geometric black lacquered frame and an elegant ash seat. Together, the six chairs can be aligned backwards in one circle and create an eccentric rounded seat. A true demonstration of Den Boon's pragmatism. The dynamic grain pattern of the ash frame matches...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wim Den Boon Seating
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Wim Den Boon Executive Chairs in Black Leather, 1950s
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One-off Prototype Stool by Johan Rutjes & Wim den Boon, Netherlands, 1958
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
A unique one-off prototype stool by Johan Rutjes & Wim den Boon, blending sculptural presence with functional design. Crafted in rich, patinated wood, its bold T-shaped backrest and ...
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Wim Den Boon Executive Chair in Black Leather and Rosewood
By Wim Den Boon
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Black leather executive chair, Wim Den Boon, The Netherlands, 1950s.
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Rare Wicker Egg Shaped Armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland, 1952
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare wicker Egg shaped armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland 1952 This armchair was designed by Wim Den Boon in 1952 and produced by the Jonkers brothers in ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wim Den Boon Seating
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This modernist design is made of solid beech and rush with an understated, organic look. This style of stool has been beloved for decades and many mid-century designers created their own iteration of it. While Wim den Boon’s present stool is often attributed to Charlotte Perriand, this model is the Dutch designer’s classic.
Wim den Boon was a dogmatic man who believed strongly in the transforming capacities of architecture and design. He was affected by the architecture of Le Corbusier, De Stijl and Rietveld, which is visible in most of his designs, including this low stool. The beech structure is rather simple, featuring four massive legs connected by cross stretchers. The straight lines of the stretchers counterbalance the rounded legs and the raw surface of the rush. The seat has a hand-twisted natural rush seat. The weaving forms four distinct triangles in the seat pattern, with the points of the triangles meeting in the centre. Here, the corners are not wrapped, instead the legs’ top serves as corners accentuating their roundness. The beech has a beautiful patina that complements the rush’s organicity.
Wim den Boon had most of his furniture manufactured by small furniture producers. He was an inspiring and radical designer who made no concessions and remained true to his architectural principles. After all these years, his designs are still topical and that is why we can speak of a strong example of timeless design. This stool is a great example of this, and is a classic and timeless interior item and will be a wonderful addition to every modern home.
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In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The stool has its original rush seat.
Dimensions:
20.87 in W x 20.87 in D x 16.73 in H
40 cm W x 40 cm D x 28 cm H
About the designer:
Dutch architect Wim den Boon (1912-1968) was born in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. He was an admirer of Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl and the functional building of the Delft School. He was inspired by, among others; Alvar Aalto, Eero Saarinen and Le Corbusier.
Wim den Boon formed together with Hein Stolle and Pierre Kleylamp the movement Groep & (1945-1950). They designed furniture, often "custom-made" and had it manufactured by small furniture producers. In 1948 Group & was responsible for the interior of the international departure hall of Schiphol Airport. Den Boon became editor of 'Goed Wonen' magazine in the late 1940s.
He promoted functional design and criticized the traditional interior with all its conventions and prejudices. The best of art and technology had to go together to achieve a better society, following of Dutch arcitect H.P. Berlage’s. After his period at 'Goed Wonen', he founded the foundation 'Mens en Huis' together with Dora Mees and J.W. Jansen. Without commercial ulterior motives...
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Wim Den Boon 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 Wim Den Boon seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Wim Den Boon 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 Topform, Gouda Den Boer, and Van Os. Prices for Wim Den Boon seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,112 and can go as high as $6,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,000.