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LaWo1 Molded Plywood Lounge Chair by Han Pieck for Lawo Ommen/ Netherlands 1945

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Rare LaWo1 Wooden Lounge Chair by Han Pieck for Lawo Ommen, The Netherlands. This rare dutch modern chair is brilliantly designed and made from several layers of birch plywood. The back legs are fixed to the seat back by brass brackets, button joinery.. Retains original finish , patina, Wonderful honey color birch wood,, Extremely comfortable,, Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY About Han Pieck: Han Pieck developed this piece during WWII during his study in Amsterdam. Pieck intended to produce 2000 Lawo chairs in the factory in Ommen but with shortages in materials post war, only 1200 pieces were produced before the operation went bankrupt. This forced Pieck to sell his proprietary manufacturing process to Morris & Co. a company from Glasgow UK, which then produced Pieck’s second design, the Bambi dining chair.
  • Creator:
    Han Pieck (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Seat Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Plywood,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1945
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: ORIGINAL BRASS / COPPER DOWELLS POLISHED,,RIGHT SIDE /BACK (SEE PHOTO). Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062438092522

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