furniture, art & design
Hendrik (Henk) Wouda (Nl 1885-1946)
Oak wood. Restored/ with later upholstered drop in seats. Circa 1920s.
A pair of high quality Dutch Art Deco, Haagse School armchairs. These chairs could work well as two side chairs but would work equally well as desk chairs.
Price: On request
Émiel-Jacques Ruhlmann (France 1879-1933)
Circa 1920s. Maple wood base with nickel plated mirror frame.
A rare vanity mirror. Signed with impressed marks to both the top of the mirror and the underside of the wooden base. The mirror sits beautifully on the base and allows itself to be positioned easily.
All in original condition.
Price: on request
Haagse School / Art Deco settle / bench 1930s
Oak frame with drop-in seat and upholstered back. 103 x 59.3 x 102.6cm high.
A neat little bench in the Dutch art deco / Haagse School style. The upholstery is showing its age – It would benefit greatly from a complete re-upholstery (which we have taken into account when pricing it).
Price: 1.700 euro
Gebroeders Reens desk
Gebroeders Reens (Nl early-mid-c20th)
Amsterdam desk 1930s
126 x 64 x 75.5cm high. Maple/birch and lacquered wood
A small a Dutch 30s art deco/modernist curved desk. Warm maple veneer with off-white lacquered wood.
This double-sided/freestanding desk was part of the interior of the jewellery shop S.Spyer located at the Koningsplein in Amsterdam. In 1929-1930 the shop was redesigned by Amsterdam architect Harry Elte, giving the shop a more modern Art Deco shopfront and interior. The furniture was executed by the Gebroeders Reens company. (original key monogrammed ‘R’).
Price: 2.700 euro
Large Art Deco desk
A high quality 1930s French double-sided desk.
Original key and lockable four drawers. 170 x 75 x 75cm high.
Price: 3.600 euro
Art Deco stool
A 1930s Art Deco vanity stool. Unknown origin. (unrestored)
Mahogany and maple wood veneers around a wooden constructed base.
We have left the period linen upholstery – A possible upholstery project or just left as it is.
Price: 1.250 euro
Francis Jourdain /attributed (Fr.1876-1958)
A rare three position lounge chair and ottoman/footstool attributed to Francis Jourdain, 1920s.
This design stands out for its curved lines and the three-position system that allows the seat and backrest to be tilted. Nicely executed out of pear wood and woven cane seat and back.
Price: 7.000 euro
Impressive pair of large Art Deco armchairs. Circa 1940s.
These stylish armchairs were fully refurbished around the 1990s – This includes a few new parts and a full re-upholstery in the highest quality soft terracotta leather. Very comfortable, they have soft down filled feather cushions and deep sprung bases.
Price: 4.250 euro
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