19th Century Dutch Wicker Beach Chair by W. F. van Vliet
W.F. van Vliet was a prominent manufacturer of wicker furniture, baskets, and specialized beach wicker chairs (badstoelen) based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Active primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the company became highly prestigious, earning the elite title of Hofleverancier van H.M. de Koningin, Purveyor to the Royal Household of Her Majesty the Queen.
Historical OverviewThe Founder: The business was operated by Willem Ferdinand van Vliet, who was officially registered in civil records as a fabrikant van rietwerken (wickerwork manufacturer) and mandenmaker (basket maker). He was born around 1875 and passed away in The Hague in 1953.Core Products: The company operated a Rottingmeubelen- en Mandenfabriek (rattan/wicker furniture and basket factory). Their signature products included badstoelen—the iconic, hooded wicker beach chairs...
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