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4 Wim Rietveld nr.1401 easy chair for Gispen, The Netherlands 1954

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€3,510.01per set
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CHF 3,274.72per set
MX$76,514.48per set
NOK 41,911.93per set
SEK 39,675.01per set
DKK 26,194.72per set
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Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) started his career as an industrial designer at Gispen early 1950's The 1401 easy chair he designed in 1954 and has become a Dutch Design Classic Solid enameled metal frame with bakelite armrests and upholstery The chairs have been re-upholstered with grey van der Ploeg fabric for the VIP Lounge at Art Rotterdam 2015 that was held in the Unesco Industrial Heritage Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam
  • Creator:
    Wim Rietveld (Designer),Gispen (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 24.61 in (62.5 cm)Depth: 23.23 in (59 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Newly upholstered with top quality Ploeg fabric, new Pantera high density foam filling, enameled metal base and bakelite armrests show minor wear & scratchings consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    bergen op zoom, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU93011870912

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