Vintage 416 Fiberglass Shell Chair by Wim Rietveld & Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1950s

Netherlands
€4,750.00

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About this vintage design furniture

Minimalistic Dutch pride design- no. 416 model lounge armchair designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld) and Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, Culemborg, 1957. This first Dutch polyester armchair was made of on piece of molded polyester, a new technique for the Dutch furniture making market. This experimental chair was a success and the start of something beautiful. The seat is supported by a tubular solid metal frame with rubber shock mounts. This chairs have an amazing light grey color with visible fibers and are in very nice authentic condition. These chairs are extremely hard to find. Original condition.

Reference : 125524

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Features

Length
70 cm
Height
75 cm
Depth
70 cm
Designer
WIM RIETVELD
Condition
Good
Period
1950s
Origin
Dutch
Colour
White
Main material
Polyester
Other material
Metal

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  • Shipped from : Netherlands
  • Delivery time :
    • 1 week for small items
    • 2 to 5 weeks for bulky products
  • Return possible: up to 14 days after delivery

About the designer

WIM RIETVELD

Wim Rietveld is a leading Dutch designer. He is renowned for his simple, functional and elegant furniture designs.
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