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Dutch Modern Armchair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl The Hague, 1948

Creator: Jan Den Drijver
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Dutch modern armchair by Jan den Drijver for furniture store "De Stijl" in The Hague, the Netherlands. Designed in 1948. Produced circa 1950s.
This unique Dutch modern armchair has a distinctive shape with a low seat and a high backrest inclined just in the right angle to offer a comfortable sitting position. A curved line from the solid wooden frame follows in the armrests and the legs. The backrest of the chair is made of nine horizontal wooden spindles. The seat consists of a cushion framed by the curved lines on the side of the chair. The cushion of the back is elegantly tied to the spindles of the backrest to ensure it stays in position.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wood, Fabric
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has some marks and scratches. Recently re-upholstered in premium Belgian linen fabric.
Creation Date:	1948
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20180159
Incollect Reference #:	354092

Dimensions

W.	23.62 in;	H.	39.76 in;	D.	32.09 in;
W.	60 cm;	H.	101 cm;	D.	81.5 cm;

Seat H.	13.19 in;
Seat H.	33.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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