Geoffrey Harcourt, Chair 130, 'RCA' Chair, Designed 1960, Produced by Artifort
About the Item
- Creator:Geoffrey D. Harcourt (Designer),Artifort (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 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:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1628220445822
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: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Adjustable Desk Work Chairs, 1955, Early Matching PairBy Fritz Hansen, Arne JacobsenLocated in London, GBArne Jacobsen (designer) Fritz Hansen (manufacturer), Denmark Pair of Model 3117 desk chairs, designed 1955 Black lacquered veneered plywood, nickel-plated steel, swivel base on...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
MaterialsPlywood
- Whitefriars ‘Glacier’ Glass Decanter by Geoffrey Baxter 1960s, for Whisky BrandyBy Geoffrey Baxter, WhitefriarsLocated in London, GBGeoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars, c. 1960s Decanter from the 'Glacier’ range, model number 9725 Clear textured glass Excellent condition without damage Dimensions (approx.): wid...Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Glass
MaterialsBlown Glass
- HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classicBy RCA Victor, HMVLocated in London, GBHis Masters Voice (HMV), UK (manufacturer) Model 2107A (RCA 45-J equivalent) 45rpm record player with record-changer facility Manufactured under licence from RCA Victor Designed 1949...Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
MaterialsBakelite
- Egon Eiermann, Folding Chair Model SE 18, for Wilde + Spieth, Designed 1952By Wilde + SpiethLocated in London, GBEgon Eiermann (designer), Germany Wilde+Spieth (manufacturer), Germany SE18 folding chair, designed 1952 Beech frame with laminated beech plywood seat and back. Clear lacquered ...Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsPlywood
- Damien Hirst, Magnificent 7, Produced 2000. Gagosian Gallery Ed, Signed/NumberedBy Damien HirstLocated in London, GBDamien Hirst 'The Magnificent Seven' Produced in 2000, in conjunction with "Damien Hirst: Theories, Models, Methods, Approaches, Assumptions, Results and Findings" at Gagosian Ga...Category
Early 2000s British Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsPaper
- ‘Menuet’ Small Heart-Shaped Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, C. 1960By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for HolmegaardLocated in London, GBPer Lütken for Holmegaard Heart-shaped vase from the 'Menuet' series, designed 1957, this example from 1961 Clear grey-blue tinted blown glass Underside engraved 'PL 1961 Holmeg...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsBlown Glass
- Artifort – 130 Series RCA – Set of 2 Swivel Chairs – Geoffrey Harcourt – 1965By Geoffrey Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in NIEUWKUIJK, NBYou won’t see this type of chairs very often. These are extremely rare RCA swivel chairs from the 130 Series designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1961 and manufactured by Artifort. It wa...Category
Vintage 1960s European Swivel Chairs
MaterialsBentwood
- Iconic 1970s Design Swivel Chair from Artifort, Designed by Geoffrey HarcourtBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Schagen, NLOriginal 1970s Dutch swivel lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. The chair in very good condition and sits very comfortable. The chair features the original wool upholster...Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MaterialsBase Metal
- Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Leather Lounge Chair- "F504" for Artifort, 1960'sBy Geoffrey D. Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in The Hague, NLMid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1968 for famous Dutch furniture It was produced by Artifort. In 1962 British designer Geoffrey Harcourt (1935...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MaterialsMetal, Aluminum
- Perfect Original Artifort Swivel Lounge Chair F141 by Geoffrey HarcourtBy Artifort, Geoffrey D. HarcourtLocated in Voorburg, NLUnique and original Artifort F141 Swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt, mid-1970s. In beautiful black coloured leather upholstery with matching black swivel base. Uphols...Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSteel
- Artifort executive desk chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970sBy Geoffrey Harcourt, ArtifortLocated in Appeltern, GelderlandA Vintage executive-style black leather chair, with a special polished vintage chrome base. This chair, was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for "Artifort". A great lived-in chair. This...Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
MaterialsAluminum
- F142 Disk Base Swivel Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970sBy Artifort, Geoffrey HarcourtLocated in Hilversum, NLBraun leather armchair with metal frame by Geoffrey Harcourt. The stylish leather covers both of the arms as well as the bottom and back of chair. Good original condition. A luxury c...Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MaterialsLeather
