Dutch Seating

Wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth, produced by Artifort in the Netherlands. The rounded high back rises into gently flared wings, with the seat and back reupholstered in olive green...

Solid spalted maple bench, Dutch, 1950s, in the Brutalist organic tradition influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Three-piece construction: a thick, wide top slab rests across ...

Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1940s Charming set of armchairs from the 1940s Art Deco period. Their defining elements are the scalloped backrests, which give...

An exceptionally rare Dutch Baroque hall bench, or halbank, dating from circa 1720 - 1740, executed in solid carved oak and closely following the decorative language associated with Daniel Marot (1661–1752). A highly unusual survivor from the Dutch Baroque interior - sculptural and exuberantly carved, yet exceptionally intimate in scale. The hall bench (halbank) is a distinctly Dutch type of furniture that became fashionable around 1700, when the entrance halls of prosperous Dutch houses developed into increasingly important representative spaces. In the grand canal houses and patrician townhouses of cities such as Amsterdam, these halls were often furnished quite sparingly, allowing a small number of impressive objects, such as a standing clock, console or richly carved bench, to become part of the architecture itself. The finest hall benches were therefore conceived more as sculptural elements for an interior than as functional seating. Their elaborate carving echoed the carved woodwork, stucco decoration and architectural ornament found elsewhere in the house. Surviving examples are rare, particularly those retaining such an extensive and sophisticated carved decoration. The development of this type of furniture is closely connected with the enormous influence of Daniel Marot, the French Huguenot architect, engraver and designer who settled in the Netherlands and became court designer to Stadholder-King William III of Orange. Marot introduced the grandeur and ornamental vocabulary of the French Louis XIV court to the Netherlands, adapting it to Dutch architecture and interiors. His designs for furniture, interiors, architecture and gardens circulated widely through engravings and provided an important source of inspiration for Dutch craftsmen well into the 18th century. This particular bench is best described as “after Daniel Marot”, referring to this strong stylistic and ornamental connection. The design is remarkably elaborate. The high pierced back is constructed around a strongly symmetrical composition of latticework, sweeping C- and S-scrolls, flowers, acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage and deeply carved ornamental strapwork. At its centre is a charming figurative panel depicting what appears to be a leaping stag or deer in a landscape, positioned above a small shield. Large scrolling elements rise above and around this central motif, while carved rosettes and foliage punctuate the open latticework. The sculptural treatment continues throughout the bench. The arms sweep forward in powerful scrolling curves, the seat rail is carved with continuous foliage, and the pierced apron below forms an almost lace-like sequence of scrolling ornament. Particularly striking are the broad panelled front supports, each decorated with a large flowering foliate motif carved in relief against a textured ground and framed by a dramatic inward-curving scroll. Despite the extraordinary amount of decoration, the bench has unusually modest proportions. At only 98 cm wide, it is considerably smaller than the monumental hall benches normally associated with this tradition, yet it incorporates virtually all of their architectural and ornamental vocabulary. This compact scale is one of its most intriguing characteristics. It strongly suggests that the bench was made as a specific commission for a particular position within a sophisticated private interior, rather than as a conventional large hall bench. It possesses the visual presence of a much larger piece while occupying remarkably little space. Literature: The Schermerhorn Collection: Important Dutch Furniture and Sculpture, Christie’s Amsterdam, 29 September 1999, pp. 8–14, with an essay by Amjad Rauf discussing the history and development of the Dutch hall bench...

Dark wood saddle stools influenced by the work of George Nakashima, each featuring a gently curved seat formed to a saddle-like profile. The wood displays natural variation throughou...

Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, metal studs, the Netherlands, 1930s A striking pair of Dutch Art Deco lounge chairs in the expressive style of the Amsterdamse School. Crafted...

Dutch Mid-Century wingback lounge chair designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, dating to the 1950s. Somewhat recently upholstered fully in beige mohair, the rounded high back rises to g...

Mid-Century '1401' lounge chairs designed by Wim Rietveld for Gispen of the Netherlands, priced individually. Each chair combines a black enameled tubular steel frame with angled spl...

Materials: African Teak Wood, Original Cane

Isobel sofa in original Kravdat Tonus 4 orange fabric designed by Michiel Van Der Kley for Artifort, 2000s. The Isobel sofa is characterized by its retro-futuristic look. Designer v...

Solid wood milking or foot stool with four splayed, square-section legs and a thick rectangular seat with softly rounded corners. The deep brown wood shows strong grain across the se...

Set of six dining chairs, teak, the Netherlands, 1960s Elegant and durable, these strongly curved dining chairs are crafted from teak. The design, a testament to both form and funct...

Bas van Pelt for My Home sofa, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s/1940s This elegant sofa was designed by Dutch designer Bas van Pelt and produced in the Netherlands during the 1930s o...

Set of six Mid-Century Dutch Brutalist dining chairs in solid oak with woven rush seats. Each chair features a ladder back with three horizontal slats and a distinctive arched top ra...

Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...

lovely set of 6 Windsor style Spindle-back dining chairs . Black ebonized Solid Oak . The exact manufactured date is underneath the chairs . 22-06- 65 Meeuwis Karakter Meubelen...

Dutch Mid-Century swivel lounge chair by Leolux, produced in the 1970s and upholstered in buffalo leather throughout. The wide, deeply scooped seat shell flares dramatically at the s...

Red-stained wood stool with a woven rush seat, produced in the Netherlands in the Mid-Century period. The square frame is built from wood, painted a deep red, with four legs braced ...

A particularly handsome Dutch Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and showing a beautiful balance between architectural restraint and subtle sculptural movement. The d...

Mid-Century daybed by Dutch manufacturer Auping, featuring a white enameled metal frame with inset white painted teak end panels. The rectangular frame sits on slender tubular metal ...

Rare 'Siegfried' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak by Dutch modernist Designer Abraham Sprij with turned finials, shaped arm supports, and an exposed oak frame. Sourced in Paris, France Dim...

Woven rattan bucket-style bar stools designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde, produced in the Netherlands in a design influenced by Charlotte Perriand's iconic wicker seat...

Compact Dutch Art Deco loveseat with an oak frame and blue upholstery. The frame runs along the outer arms, across a curved base rail, and terminates in small block feet. Chamfered c...

A pair of robust Story Book armchairs in solid dark oak, made in the Netherlands in the 1970s. Each chair has a tall back panel with a softly scalloped top edge, broad curved arms an...

Mid-Century daybed by Dutch manufacturer Auping, in the style of Friso Kramer. The white enameled metal frame features gently curved legs and a low, horizontal profile. Inset green s...

A set of three sculptural Mid-Century chairs in wood, made in the 1960s. Each chair has a tall back with wavy, arch-shaped cut-outs between the splats, a thick wooden seat and four s...

Iconic Orange Slice model Lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1957. this model was produced by Artifort in the 1980s An Lounge chair with an astonishing desig...

A robust Dutch Brutalist dining chair in solid oak, made in the Netherlands around 1970. The price is per chair; two chairs are currently available, so you can buy one or both. The p...

Dutch Mid-Century, Charlotte Perriand style counter-height stools combine woven wicker with chrome tubular steel, made by Gebr. Jonkers during the 1960s. One of Dutch Mid-Century Mod...

The Artifort Heritage & Harcourt’s Philosophy: When you invest in Artifort, you are acquiring a piece of world-renowned Dutch design history. Founded in 1890, the brand's name is de...

This Gijs van der Sluis style stacking armchair exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century Modern design with its blend of natural materials and industrial functionality. The pressed beech wood s...

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, armchair, suede, brass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960 This rare modernist lounge chair embodies a unique, appealing design. The tubular metal frame is...

Dining chairs, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s. Large set of twelve modest Dutch dining chairs. These modern chairs resemble the style of the designs by the British furniture manufac...

Pierre Paulin for Artifort, sofa model '442/3', fabric upholstery, chromed steel, The Netherlands, 1962 This modest sofa is based on a solid construction featuring clear lines and g...

A remarkable side chair with a bentwood hollow backrest, ca. 1920s - 1930s This substantial, rather large chair exemplifies Haagse School design while hinting at prototype experimen...

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...

Designed by Dutch designer Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn in the late 1970s, the Model SDC armchair stands out for its boldly architectural, raked frame. Flat black enameled steel me...

Three bar stools designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, each combining a woven rattan seat and short low-profile backrest with a slender tubular metal frame. The rattan is work...

Designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Royal Auping in the 1950s, this Cleopatra daybed exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century minimalism through its elegant proportions and material harmony. The sl...

Mid Century Scandinavian Space Age Modern Red Leather tufted low 3 seat sofa chrome legs. Great low soft leather tufted sofa with tapered chrome legs and casters. Tufted cushions and...

The F522 Lounge Chair, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt, is part of the iconic F500 series by Artifort. Developed from Harcourt’s vision of informal, intuitive lounging, the series i...

Dutch Mid-Century daybed from Kuperus Almelo's Vertifix line, produced in the 1950s. The gray enameled metal frame sits on angled legs with white rubber foot caps. Flat rectangular e...

Each chair presents an open corner configuration framed entirely in bobbin-turned wood. Decorative spindles run across two sides of the backrest, supported by turned corner posts tha...

Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1975. Beautiful and original pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Geoffrey Harcourt (193...

Stacking gymnastics bench of Dutch school origin, constructed from planked oak and teak with a natural leather cushion top. The frame comprises three interlocking sections secured by...

Two Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1967 Designed in 1967 by acclaimed British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, the F588 swivel chair is a celebrat...

These Mid-Century modernist side chairs from a Dutch church embody the minimalist principles associated with Donald Judd's geometric aesthetic. Each chair features a distinctive T-sh...

Dom Hans van der Laan, bench, lacquered pine, copper, the Netherlands, 1975 This bench was conceived in 1975 by Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan for a priv...

FM62 lounge leather chair by Radboud Van Beekum for Pastoe Post Modern, 1980 Dutch minimalistic lounge chairs in black saddle leather. Designed with geometric precision, these chair...

Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak ends, enameled metal frame and charcoal mattress. Manufactured by Royal Auping the Cleopatra divan bed was developed...

A beautifully proportioned Dutch modernist armchair from the 1920s, executed in oak and upholstered in a deep burgundy. The piece has the strong architectural clarity associated with...

Discover this lovely set of six dining chairs designed by Axel Enthoven for Rohé Design, produced in the 1980s. These chairs stand out through their innovative bentwood construction,...

Dutch Mid-Century, "Pelican" chair by Louis Van Teeffelen. Dutch Mid-Century designer Louis van Teeffelen (1921–1972) is most renowned for his furniture designs for Wébé. From 1955 ...

Concorde Lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and made by Artifort. This chair was originally designed by Pierre Paulin for the waiting room of the French Concorde aircraft, after...

Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...

An Art Deco corner sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam An Art Deco corner sofa designed by Jac. van den Bosch for the firm Het Binnenhuis Amsterdam with a high backrest and in the corner...

Handsome, nineteen sixties set of six well designed tall ladder back dining chairs with woven rush seating. Very much akin to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Ladderback Chairs for Miss ...

Philippe Starck style dark stained wood stacking chairs. Great architectural lines. In original condition with visible wear, including minor scratches and...

Fantastic pair of 1970's Dutch Brutalist oak lounge chairs with moss green velvet upholstered cushions. The large bold sculptural curved oak frames display through mortis and tenon j...

Sofa originates from 1950s production, combining traditional bergere construction with Mid-Century materials and craftsmanship. The mahogany frame features hand-carved details and sc...