Footstool Ottoman by Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt Style 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Artifort (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Oostrum-Venray, NL
- Reference Number:
Artifort
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.
Find a collection of vintage Artifort lounge chairs, tables and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: oirlo, Netherlands
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Danish Vintage Footstool or Stool, 1960sLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLDanish Vintage Footstool or Stool From the 1960s Danish vintage ottoman or ottoman. The ottoman or ottoman has a black leatherette seat with stitch...Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
MaterialsTeak
- Leather Pig in the Style of Dimitri Omersa Footstool, 1970Located in Oostrum-Venray, NLThey are still being made, this one will have been made around 1970. This ottoman in the shape of a pig was first produced around 1930 in England by "Old Bill" (who already made leather travel bags...Category
Vintage 1970s English Footstools
MaterialsLeather
- Vintage Footrest Made of Teak with Leather 1970Located in Oostrum-Venray, NLVintage footrest made of teak with leather 1970 This is a very solid footstool with a leather cushion. The base is made of teak wood. You can...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41By Artifort, Theo RuthLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLThese armchairs have been reupholstered by the best upholsterers, who may upholster Artifort chairs with original new filling and new upholstery from Artifort. The color scheme wa...Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric
- Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41By Artifort, Theo RuthLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLThese armchairs have been reupholstered by the best upholsterers, who may upholster Artifort chairs with original new filling and new upholstery from Artifort. The color scheme was ...Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric
- Danish Buffalo Leather Adjustable Armchair & Ottoman Set by M&S Mobler, 1960sBy Ib Madsen and Acton SchubellLocated in Oostrum-Venray, NLDanish Buffalo leather adjustable armchair & ottoman set by M&S Mobler, 1960s Denmark. This vintage armchair and ottoman were produced in...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
MaterialsMetal
- Blue Artifort F588 chair, by Geoffrey D. Harcourt, 1960sBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Delft, NLBlue Artifort F588 chair, by Geoffrey D. Harcourt, 1960s The chair, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt (English) for Artifort, has a chic look due to th...Category
20th Century Dutch Chairs
MaterialsMetal
- F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960sBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Oud Beijerland, NLVery comfortable Artifort model F510 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restor...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsSteel
- F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960sBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Oud Beijerland, NLVery cosy and comfortable Artifort model F588 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric
- F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960sBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Oud Beijerland, NLVery comfortable Artifort model F510 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restor...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsSteel
- F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960sBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Oud Beijerland, NLVery cosy and comfortable Artifort model F588 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. This is a very...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric
- F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960sBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Oud Beijerland, NLVery comfortable Artifort model F511 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam. ...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric