Vintage Design
Chair model result, designed by Friso Kramer in 1953. Manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel (Netherlands) in 1953. Profiled sheet lacquered metal, wood seat and back. First edition in great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a nice patina. Exhibited in the Triennale di Milano in 1954. Winner of the prestigious “Compasso d’Oro” prize in 1954. Literature: Friso Kramer – Industrieel Ontwerper, Bullhorst and Eggink, ppg. 17, 31, 37, 40, 77. Friso Kramer was born in Amsterdam in 1922. As an Industrial and furniture designer, and as a member of influential groups and movements, Kramer’s ideas and creations have consistently worked to propel the modernist aesthetic of the Netherlands. In the period from 1948-1963 he was employed by De Cirkel, where he designed some of his most iconic pieces such as the ¨Revolt Chair¨. A retrospective exhibition of his work was held in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam in 1977. In 1979 Friso received the title ‘Royal Designer for Industry’ by de RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) in London.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage, Industrial |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Product Code | WM-1233032 |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Some wear
|
| Materials | Metal, Wood |
| Color | Brown |
| Width |
51 cm 20.1 inch |
| Depth |
45 cm 17.7 inch |
| Height |
81 cm 31.9 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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