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Item Ships From: Netherlands
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' daybed, model 'L01I', solid elm, fabric, France, 1959
This daybed is an early edition designed by the French designer and master woodworker Pierre Chapo (1927-...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Daybeds
Materials
Elm
Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s.
This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonin Suman for TON, +80 armchairs model E4309, lacquered beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1977
A large set of dining chairs that were designed ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Round Glass Coffee Table by Lothar Klute, Germany 1980s
By Lothar Klute
Located in Utrecht, NL
By the mid-1980s, the modern and urban aesthetic was the epitome of cool. Tubular furniture, glass-topped tables, chrome finishes and glass bricks all became ‘must have’ items. Lothe...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Art Deco Cabinet in Oak and Iron
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Vittorio Valabrega Studio, cabinet, oak, iron, Italy, 1930s
This cabinet, crafted in oak and designed by Ernesto Valabrega, exemplifies both aesthetic refineme...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Gunnar Nylund Mustard Yellow 'Chamotte' Table Lamp, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden in the 1950s. The base is impressed with the Rörstrand logo, followed by “Nylund, Chamotte, Sve...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Stool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, beech, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
A Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characterised by bold geometric shapes, rich materials, and luxurious aesthetics, Art Deco transformed the way we perceive interior spaces. The movement left an indelible mark on the...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Francis Jourdain Pair of Lounge Chairs with Woven Details
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Francis Jourdain, pair of armchairs, straw, beech, pine, France, 1930s
This exquisite pair of lounge chairs, designed by Francis Jourdain (1876–1958) in France during the 1930s, emb...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech, Pine
Thonet Set of Eight Armchairs with Red Lacquered Frame and Rush Seats
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, set of eight armchairs, model 526 F, lacquered beech, rush, Germany, 1960s
Conceived by Thonet, the overall design of these dining chairs are simple yet elegant, with smooth...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech, Lacquer
Rolf Graae Wall Lights in Opal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rolf Saenger Graae, wall lights, brass, glass, Denmark, 1950s.
Designed by the Danish architect Rolf Saenger Graae (1916-1996) who gained renown for his contributions to ecclesiast...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mario Marenco for Arflex Marius&Marius Sofa in Brownish Red Leather
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Arflex, 'Marius&Marius' sofa, leather, plastic, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
The Marius&Marius sofa, designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex in the 1970s, is an objec...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Wood
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Fiberglass
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chairs ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This l...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
An 18k Gold French Ring with Pink Topaz and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold ring with an oval-cut pink topaz in a closed setting with a border of rose cut diamonds and flowers with rose cut diamonds on the side, French assay mark and French ...
Category
Antique 1880s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
A lounge set by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, characteristic for its clean-lined design and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through 5 decades of design history as a true icon.
The modules of the sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. The elements that have made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The four separate segments of this “Camaleonda” were manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity.
The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is its unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The four modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.”
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules have been reupholstered recently in premium bouclé fabric.
Dimensions:
Big segment:
37.40 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H (with back)
95 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H (with back)
Small segment:
25.59 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H (with back)
65 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H (with back)
Literature:
Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341.
About the designer:
Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina.
He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design.
His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Aneta Belysning, Växjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table was lamp was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Aneta in the town of Växjö in the 1970s. The elegant sphere shaped base is made of polished brass. The tall, con...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century easy chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of Danish cabinetmakers. Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Grand Wardrobe in Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, wardrobe, Italy, 1980s
A beautiful and grand wardrobe by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi, showcasing exquisite woodworkin...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Antique Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique limestone fireplace mantel from France.
Its clean lines and graceful proportions make it an ideal choice for those who appreciate timeless design and superior craftsmanship....
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Ash and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, stained ash, leather, Italy, 1970s
This large streamlined sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room. The framework is well-d...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos, and they were most likely based on Roorkhee Chairs, the seminal pieces of British campaign furniture used by the military...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet or Cupboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet or cupboard, solid oak, France, 1960s
This cabinet is a strong example of thoughtful woodworking, where structure and surface are tre...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne Pair of T-Chairs in Camel Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne International, pair of dining chairs, chrome-plated steel, enameled steel, leather, United States, 1952.
This elegant and playful three-leg...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bertil Brisborg Table Lamp in Brass, Glazed Ceramic, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the late 1940s.
The design is distinguished by its circular base and centra...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use of materials, craftsma...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Bar Cabinet in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar cabinet, oak, glass, Denmark, 1960s
Sturdy Danish bar cabinet in solid oak. The cubic cabinet rests on two paired legs with an connective slat. Two decorative, carved handles ac...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Rare Gio Ponti Corner Sofa in Pierre Frey Dual Tone Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti sofa, Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, Italy, 1960s
Stunning sofa by Gio Ponti. This particular sofa breathes the luxurious feel of well-balanced Italian furniture designs o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This design...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Exceptional C.A. Lion Cachet Attributed Center Table, Oak and Macassar, 1920s
By Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, H.P. Mutters and Zoon 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional center table was produced in the Netherlands during the 1920s, most likely by the company H.P. Mutters & Zoon in The Hague, with the design attributed to Carel Adolp...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Center Tables
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Set of Twelve French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s.
Set of rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, these chairs feature a modest frame with slee...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Rose Leatherette
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, walnut, leatherette, United States, 1960s
Beautiful sofa created by the American designer Adrien Pearsall. The sofa has a uniqu...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s
Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass, Steel
Amazing Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Spectacular and Amazing French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble.
This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings, with a b...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa, patinated brown leather, metal, Italy, 1969
Iconic sofa by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The Soriana proposes a model...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
French Bulbous Croissant Shaped Loveseats or Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs or loveseats, leather, France, 1970s
These remarkable leather lounge chairs, designed and crafted in France during the 1970s, are a true representation of the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Michel Ducaroy Modular Wall Unit in Black Lacquered Wood and Steel
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michael Ducaroy, free-standing wall unit, chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, France, 1970s
Sleek and stunning free-standing wall unit designed by Michael Ducaroy in the 1970s. In ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Mahogany and Golden Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, mahogany, velvet, France 1940s
This beautiful French Art Deco lounge chair from the 1940s exudes character and elegance. The refined lines of the armrests, combined wi...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Large Italian Bookcase in Walnut, Cherry, and Grasscloth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library, walnut, cherry, grasscloth, Italy, 1950s
This delightful bookcase reflects the design principles of the Mid-Century era that rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. The ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Walnut, Grasscloth
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Queen Bed with Nightstands in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom set with Queen bed and nightstands, oak, Italy, 1970s
Giuseppe Rivadossi once again demonstrates his exceptional skill in material...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bedroom Sets
Materials
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Large Cabinet or Wardrobe in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, armoire or cabinet, solid oak, France, 1960s.
This wardrobe is a good example of excellent woodworking by virtue of the well-designed constr...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Exotic Wood Dining Chairs by Jacob Kjær (attr.), Denmark 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of six dining chairs are attributed to the Danish designer and master cabinetmaker, Jacob Kjær. He was a true “snedkermester”, a title given to the most excellent furniture...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Iconic Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, sofa model ‘Serpentine’, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United States, design 1950s, later production
This sofa is designed by Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) and clearly e...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Decorative 1864 Civil War Era Map of Indiana with Lake Michigan Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Indiana with Lake Michigan Detail
Description: This finely detailed antique map, titled "Johnson's Indiana," was published in 1864 by Johnson a...
Category
Antique 1860s Maps
Materials
Paper
Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Illinois with Lake Michigan Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Illinois with Lake Michigan Detail
Description: This intricately detailed antique map, titled "Johnson's Illinois," was published in 1864 by Jo...
Category
Antique 1860s Maps
Materials
Paper
Paolo Buffa Attributed Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Serafino Arrighi, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional sideboard was produced by the company Serafino Arrighi in Cantù, Italy in the late 1940s. The design is attributed to Paolo Buffa, who worked with Serafino Arrighi f...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Brass
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, France, 1960s.
This charming sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particular design is characteri...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius 'Grasshopper' Chaise Longue in Leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, 'Grasshopper' lounge chair, model FK87, leather, canvas, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1965.
The FK87 'Grasshopper' chaise...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George Nakashima Cushion Spindleback Lounge Chairs in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, ‘Cushion’ spindleback lounge chairs, American black walnut, reupholstered in “Bold Army” by Pierre Frey, United States, 1959
These quintessent...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancement...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Holger Johansson for Westal Chandeliers in Brass and Smoked Glass
By Holger Johansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Holger Johansson for Westal, chandeliers, brass, smoked glass, Sweden, 1950s
These elegant and large chandeliers are designed by Swedish designer Holger Johansson in the 1950s. The ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Jindrich Halabala Round Stool in Decorative Fabric
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, footstool, tabouret, ottoman, fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This poetic pouf, designed in the 1930s at the height of the Art Deco movement, st...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Frits Spanjaard Important Asymmetrical Desk in Oak and Macassar Ebony, 1932
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in The Hague, NL
This unique architect's desk was designed by Frits Spanjaard in 1932. With its generous proportions, striking asymmetry, contrasting woods and the large knobs in solid Macassar ebony, the desk can be considered as an important example of the Haagse School (The Hague School) style.
The desk has four large drawers on the right, which can be simultaneously locked with a single key. The interior on the left features six drawers and additional storage, and can be locked altogether as well. Particularly noteworthy are the four cleverly incorporated pull-out shelves of different dimensions creating additional space: two on the front, one on the right side and one large shelf on the back side. The desktop is executed in dark stained oak and features a dark grey leather insert.
in 1932, the prosperous Van Stolk & Reese company commissioned Spanjaard to design the interior and furniture of their offices located on the Ceintuurbaan in Rotterdam. This custom desk was most likely designed for the office of the company’s director, which was designed by Spanjaard in a radically modernist way, combining his own sumptuous designs with the functionalist tubular steel furniture made by W.H. Gispen.
Between 1925 and 1935 the work of Spanjaard was strongly connected to the Haagse School movement of which he’d become a main proponent. This style was not so much inspired by the Classic European Art Deco capitals such as Paris and Vienna but more by other national and international architectural developments such as the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. The influential magazine Wendingen published a series of articles on Wright still relatively unknown at the time in 1925 and the renowned architect Jan Wils also played an important role in the orientation towards Wrights work in The Netherlands.
In its particular application of geometric shapes, primary colours and its sophisticated cubist division of the surface, the Haagse School designers were also aware of De Stijl movement, lead by contemporaries such as Gerrit Rietveld and Piet Mondriaan. At the same time the geometry, the harmonious proportions and the understated decorations were primarily based on the rationalist design principles of H.P. Berlage, who would later become one of Spanjaard’s clients himself. Design had to meet the functional demands of the user but purely utilitarian ideas were certainly not the most important. Due to his frequent travels to Germany, Spanjaard was also familiar with the designs of Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe, especially appreciating the simplicity and purity of their designs.
Biography
Frits Spanjaard (1889-1978) started his career as the artistic director of the LOV furniture...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Desks
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model “Samspel” sofa was first introduced at the exhibition at Röhsska Museet (the Swedish Museum of Design and Crafts) in Gothenburg in 1956. The model’s name means ‘interactio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Cabinets in Red Brown Leather
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, cabinets from the 'Pace Collection', leather, fabric, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, mahogany, Italy, circa 1975
This captivating set of four cabin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
“Piumino” Club Chair by De Pas, D’urbino & Lomazzi for Dell’Oca, Italy 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Dell'Oca
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Piumino” chair is an outstanding model by the Milanese architect trio, known world-wide for their enlarged ingenious works.
The shape and sheer si...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern Large Architectural Library in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Library wall-unit, walnut, Italy, 1960s
Rooted in Italy’s mid-century design tradition, this substantial bookcase highlights the makers architectural sensibility and refined taste f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s
Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
