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Strip Chair with Armrests by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, the Netherlands, 1970s

About the Item

An iconic chair; the 'Strip chair', designed by the famous Dutch designer Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. It was released in 1974. This chair is the more rare version with armrests, only a limited amount have been produced. It is made out of 8 bended strips of lacquered laminated wood. An outstanding piece in its simplicity. The underlying idea was to reduce the complexity of the chair's form, that gave also a modern look that suited that era in time perfectly. This chair is in a solid condition with minor signs of age and use.
  • Creator:
    Gijs Bakker (Designer),Castelijn (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ash,Beech,Wood,Laminated,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Steenwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1880334747552

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