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Rare Prototype Kho Liang Ie "Phonogram" Model 653 Chaise Longue Artifort 1972

About the Item

Prototype ‘Model 653′ Chaise Longue 1972 made for The Phonogram International Head Office in Baarn The Netherlands.. This Model 653 Chaise longue is one of the custom made prototypes that where used in the interior of the international record label Phonogram headoffice Kho Liang Ie was head of design at Artifort in that period and made the minimal design for the model 653 Chaise Longue Provenance: This example came from the son of Kho Liang Ie and was acquired by him during a visit to the Phonogram head office Most likely this is the only example that 'survived' as it was never put into production A unique opportunity to obtain a piece of Dutch design history His works of design and interior projects during the 1960's can be considered as very important, he unfortunately died at young age in 1974 Kho Liang Ie Kho Liang Ie was one of the most important influencers and protoganists of the Artifort DNA. Kho Liang Ie (1927 Magelang, Indonesia) came to the Netherlands around 1949, where he trained as an interior designer and designer at the Rietveld Academy. In 1958, he was appointed aesthetic consultant and designer at Artifort. His vision, international contacts and extensive knowledge of design turned Artifort's image to a world-class design brand. Artifort and Kho Liang Ie introduced distinctive designs and together ensured that the name Artifort became a huge success internationally, both with architects and lovers of design. He attracted foreign designers such as Pierre Paulin and Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI, which has made his influence noticeable right up to the present day. As an interior designer, Kho Liang Ie made his name with his design for Schiphol Airport in the nineteen-sixties. Through those designs, his influence continues to this day. His work reflects purity, warmth and freedom.

Creator:

Kho Liang Ie (Designer),Artifort (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 38.19 in (97 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chrome,Foam,Rubber,Steel,Wool

Place of Origin:

Netherlands

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1972

Condition:

Reupholstered. Rewoven. This F653 prototype has been fully restored with new Pantera foam interior and De Ploeg Wool upholstery.

Seller Location:

bergen op zoom, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU930136385812

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The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.

Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.

Then named H. Wagemans & Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.

Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.

Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture, but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.

Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.

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