Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Seat, Netherlands, 1970

This iconic, wall mounted 2-seater bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1970s. It’s eye-catching, minimalist design is highly recognizable and one of the most beautiful examples of mid-century Dutch design. The seat is made of wood, it has a metal structure and copper nails. This quality seat is a true piece of (Dutch) design history! It comes from a doctor’s practice in the Dutch town Sint-Michielsgestel. The building was designed in the Bossche School style by Vermeulen architect’s office in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We have the original architect’s drawings...

This iconic, wall mounted 3-seater bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1970s. It’s eye-catching, minimalist design is highly recognizable and one o...

A rare working table designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1970s. It’s eye-catching, minimalist design is highly recognizable and the Bossche School style that is was designed in, is part of mid-century Dutch design history. The table is made of wood, crafted in a most recognizable style. It has a green laminated wooden top and is finished with copper nails, all adding fantasticly to it’s style! It comes from a doctor’s practice in the Dutch town Sint-Michielsgestel. The building was designed in the Bossche School style by Vermeulen architect’s office in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We have the original architect’s drawings...

Eye-catching ceiling lamp designed and manufactured by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, manufactured in the Netherlands, circa 1925. This stunning piece is made of high quality openworke...

A nice 3-seater sofa designed by Kho Liang Ie and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1970. This iconic piece has a bent white metal base. The seat, back and cushions...

An eye-catching “Bambole” daybed, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in Italy around 1970. This exquisite Italian daybed / sleepi...

Rare stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Vincentius a Paulokerk Eindhoven, 1964. This stool comes from the church who had several of these sto...

Rare and amazing high bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Raadhuis Budel, 1962/1966. This bench comes from the town hall where Jan de Jong was...

Rare stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Sint-Willibrorduskerk Almelo, 1964. This stool comes from the church who had 6 of these stools in the...

Rare long bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and executed by Jan de Jong for the Sint-Willibrorduskerk Almelo, 1964. This bench comes from the church who had several of these be...

Benedictine monk & architect Dom Hans Van der Laan made these benches for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands in 1967. Very little of this original in...

This chair was originally designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect, Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg located near the Dutch town of Vaals. This easy chair is in an untouched condition. It was made of pinewood and feature copper nails, giving this piece an understated, rustic look. The chair was entirely painted grey, including the nails. The main focus of van der Laan’s design was functionality and rationality, which is reflected in the openings on the sides and on the back that serves the purpose of joining multiple pieces together. This chair is a beautiful piece of Dutch design history. Although Dom van der Laan left a small body of work behind, his legacy is highly regarded in the world of architecture. The St. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals and its interior quickly became his masterpiece at the age of 53. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has some small marks and scratches. Dimensions: 21.2 in W x 20.8 in D x 37.4 in H 54 cm W x 53 cm D x 95 cm H About the designer: Dom Hans van der Laan (1904-1991) was the ninth of the eleven recorded children of Leiden architect Leo van der...