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Set of 4 LOV Oosterbeek Chairs by J.A. Muntendam, 1920s, Hague School, Modernist

About the Item

Listed is a rare set of Modernist dining chairs, attributed to J.A. Muntendam — who was the artistic director of L.O.V. Oosterbeek in the late 1920s. L.O.V. is the abbreviation of Labor Onia Vincit which means 'Work conquers all’. In the days Dutch company L.O.V., based in Oosterbeek, was quite a famous factory. Historically they played a significant role with their progressive principles: L.O.V. was for example the first factory to introduce the modern 8-hours working day. L.O.V. designs toggle from being quite traditional to extremely modernist — in every piece of their furniture you feel that the spirit of Modernism was hanging in the air. De Stijl, Gerrit Rietveld, Mondrian — to name but a few — were all blooming. At L.O.V., artistic directors such as Fritz Spanjaard and JA Muntendam were trying to capture the moving Zeitgeist in every design, creating important transitional pieces. The listed set of 4 dining chairs can be mistaken for Art Deco or Hague School pieces, but if you look closely it just breathes modernism: its hugely elegant and clean lines are the result of a series of trials finding the right shape. The chairs are in lovely condition with wear consistent with age and use, and all retain their L.O.V. maker’s mark. In an earlier stage of their life, chairs have been reupholstered with a chic, black Manchester ribcord, in very good condition.
  • Creator:
    L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Manufacturer)
  • Attributed to:
    J.A. Muntendam (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CULEMBORG, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LOV Oosterbeek1stDibs: LU6829229059332

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