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2 x Gispen 1407 Wim Rietveld, André Cordemeijer
€1,650
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Offered for reupholstering: I have two (!) cool Gispen 1407 Wim Rietveld - A R. Cordemeyer for sale, to be reupholstered by me (House of ien, furniture upholstery shop) to your liking!
These design icons have a black frame and the back has a black flat sheet metal back (if desired, this can be co-upholstered). Both are in beautiful condition. The cushions are renewed with Pantera, this is the best quality foam.
The Bakelite (completely flawless, no chips!) armrests will be restored back to the deep black color.
The chairs will be like new again and will fit your interior completely.
I use high-quality fabrics for these chairs. Think of a beautiful wool fabric like Bute, De Ploeg or Kvadrat. Or go for a bold fabric from Pierre Frey, Casal or Dedar?
The price is based on upholstering with a De Ploeg-Ploeg wool. If you choose a different fabric and/or upholster the back, there is an additional cost.
𝗪𝗶𝗹 𝗷𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗳𝘇𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗱𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗸 𝗯𝗶𝗷 𝗺𝗶𝗷, 𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗷𝗸𝘀𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺!
Some more history:
Wim Rietveld (1924-1985), son of the famous architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld, received a technical education. Starting in 1950, Wim Rietveld trained as a designer at the Royal Academy in The Hague. The quality of his graduation work prompted manufacturer Willem Gispen to invite him for a job with the Gispen company of the same name. At that time, the Netherlands was in the process of reconstruction and materials were in short supply.
Wim Rietveld was employed by Gispen from 1953 to 1957. Rietveld was good at balancing functionality and aesthetics and devising simple production techniques. His motto was, "Good form, solid, practical and inexpensive.
In 1956, A.R. Cordemeyer was appointed as a designer alongside Wim Rietveld. He joined the team to design a new cheaper desk. And was constantly improving existing designs.
The Gispen 1407 is a continuation of Rietveld's first design; the Gispen 415 / 1401 . The 1407 is slightly wider and deeper than the 1401. Thus more suitable for today's taller people.
During the period 1956-1976, Cordemeyer designed many pieces of furniture for the Gispen firm, including office furniture program AZ, as well as furniture for the residential interior of 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻
The 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻 in Amsterdam existed under this name from 1946 to 1968, then as 'Stichting Wonen' until 1988.
They went far in their views. The foundation set itself the goal:
To raise living in the Netherlands to a higher level by improving home furnishing in the broadest sense of the word, by promoting the production and distribution of furniture, upholstery, utensils, etc., which meet certain aesthetic, technical and social requirements.
An oak smoking chair is wrong; rattan furniture is right. Floral wallpaper and heavy curtains are wrong; white walls and fresh shades are right!
With such instructions, in the late 1940s, the foundation aimed to rid Dutch interiors of bad taste. "Taste is a matter of education," was the thought behind the foundation's establishment in 1946.
With model homes and in a magazine, the foundation promoted modern interiors. Over the years, 75 model homes were furnished throughout the country. With light furniture in a sleek layout, residents could get the most out of their homes at home and thus out of themselves. To save space, Goed Wonen's furniture and utensils often had multiple functions.
Within a radius of 20 km I will bring the chairs free of charge. If you live further away, we will discuss the possibilities.
Some minor signs of use on the frame and legs, see photo.
Some minor signs of use on the frame and legs, see photo.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlackMaterialWool, MetalNumber of items2BrandGispenHeight65 cmWidth65 cmDepth71 cmSeat height39 cm
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Purmerend, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since June 2025 • 0 sales