Bas Van Pelt Tubular Armchair in Original Grey Sisal

Bas Van Pelt for EMS, armchair, steel, sisal, The Netherlands, 1930s This original comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945...

Bas van Pelt for EMS, armchair, chrome-plated metal, sisal, wood, The Netherlands, 1930s. This original comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945) and was manufactured by E.M.S. Overschie. The construction of this particular chair is made of a cantilevered tubular metal frame, giving it a sleek appearance. But then the seat- and backrest have a warm appearance due to the coarsely woven red fabric ‘sisal’, combined with black lacquered wooden armrests, together resulting in an exciting combination. The design shows traits of the aesthetics by Bauhaus. Bastiaan Johannes van Pelt (1900-1945) was a Dutch furniture designer and interior designer. As son of a book printer, he spend his time after school working in several printing companies in Holland. At that time he already engaged in topics like designing furniture, interiors, carpets and fabrics, graphic work and pottery. In 1927, he quit his old job and started to work at a furniture factory owned by his father-in-law J.C. Jansen in Overschie. Together with his brother-in-law, Jan Jansen...

Bas van Pelt for EMS, armchair, metal, sisal, lacquered wood, The Netherlands, 1930s. This original and comfortable chair, designed by Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945), was manufactured by E.M.S. Overschie. The chair features a cantilevered tubular metal frame, lending it a sleek and modern appearance. This is contrasted by the warm, coarsely woven red 'sisal' fabric used for the seat and backrest, complemented by black lacquered wooden armrests. The combination of these materials creates an exciting visual and tactile experience. During the early 1930s, Van Pelt designed several pieces of tubular steel furniture, which were produced by D3 and E.M.S. Overschie. At that time, furniture designers with a functionalist approach were particularly interested in exploring the applications of tubular steel in furniture design. Bastiaan Johannes van Pelt (1900-1945) was a Dutch furniture designer and interior designer. As son of a book printer, he spend his time after school working in several printing companies in Holland. At that time he already engaged in topics like designing furniture, interiors, carpets and fabrics, graphic work and pottery. In 1927, he quit his old job and started to work at a furniture factory owned by his father-in-law J.C. Jansen in Overschie. Together with his brother-in-law, Jan Jansen...

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, armchair, suede, brass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960 This rare modernist lounge chair embodies a unique, appealing design. The tubular metal frame is sle...

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Rare and early mid century "B34" armchair in tubular steel original canvas and oak handles by Marcel Breuer for Thonet Germany, 1930s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 85...

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Variation of Marcel Breuers S 64 armchair from Robert Slezák. Very rare armchair manufactured by Slezák company in Bystritz, former Czechoslovakia in 1930s. C...