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Den Haag, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since August 2020 • 27 sales
Product description
An elegant and architecturally refined set of six cantilever chairs, attributed to Gispen, one of the most celebrated names in Dutch modernist design. Dating to the 1960s, this set exemplifies the restrained sophistication and functional clarity that define mid-century European industrial design. Each chair is constructed with a gracefully bent tubular steel frame, finished in a soft grey lacquer, supporting sculpted plywood seats and backrests in a deep wenge tone. The gently curved silhouettes offer both visual harmony and ergonomic comfort, while the cantilevered structure provides a subtle resilience in use.
Rooted in the principles of the Bauhaus movement, these chairs recall the pioneering work of early modernists such as Mart Stam and Marcel Breuer, whose innovations in tubular steel furniture redefined 20th-century interiors. Gispen’s interpretation brings a distinctly Dutch sensibility—understated, rational, and enduringly versatile.
Equally suited to a refined dining setting, a design-forward office, or a curated interior, this set offers both historical significance and timeless appeal.
Height: 79
Width: 42
Depth: 50
Seat Height: 47
Condition: good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface marks and patina to the frames and plywood, contributing to their authentic character.
Status: available, set of six
Additional details:
- Style: Dutch Modernist
- Material: Tubular Steel
- Material: Plywood
- Colour: Wenge
- Period: 1960s
Specifications
CategorySide chairsConditionGoodColorsGreyStyleBauhaus, Mid Century ModernBrand / designerGispenBrandGispenSeller locationDen Haag, NetherlandsDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup