Items Similar to Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt
Attr.
, The Netherlands, ca 1950s
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 18
Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt
Attr.
, The Netherlands, ca 1950s
$6,600
£5,034.40
€5,735.70
CA$9,276.36
A$10,120.26
CHF 5,358.62
MX$121,269.57
NOK 68,244.98
SEK 62,404.97
DKK 42,827.64
About the Item
This chair is full of exceptional features and details that make it a unique example of the creative overflow that defined mid-century modernism in Europe. The sculptural design is paired with the organicity of the material and various forms.
While the design is no short of exceptional solutions, they are also in service of functionality and comfort. This is a chair of extreme comfort, with multiple joinery and construction techniques. It is a little lower than the standard lounge chair, and that is exactly what provides great ergonomics and aesthetics. The seat and back form an obtuse angle which assures the perfect lounging position. The removable cushions upholstered in brown cow hide add even more comfort, while the fabric’s texture stands out nicely against the smooth wooden surfaces. The flowing structure displays beautifully curved lines and rounded edges that are broken by the straight wooden slats on the back. The perfect balance between the fluid and straight lines is typical of Bas van Pelt’s seating designs. The subtle swirl carvings in the front are playful details that further show off the high level of design and craftsmanship.
While the second half of the 20th century saw the takeover of mass production and many - now iconic - futuristic designs, this chair preserves the value and beauty of master craftsmanship and exquisite materials.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair’s cushions have been reupholstered recently in premium cow hide. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
25.19 in W x 313.46 in D x 31.49 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 23.81 in
64 cm W x 85 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 60.5 cm
About the designer:
Bas Van Pelt (1900 Dordrecht (NL) - 1945 Sandbostel (DE)) was a well-known Dutch interior and furniture designer, known for the clarity and quality of his designs. His works created in the 1930s and 1940s are regarded for their progressive design and quality.
While he is most well-known for his chair designs, van Pelt was also active as an interior designer. He also designed fabrics for window coverings, rugs and carpets, seating and tables, as well as lighting crafted by the best craftsmen in the Netherlands. He worked with multiple manufacturers, including his own firm, Bas van Pelt / My Home and Verto Verenigde Touwfabrikien, where his tubular metal designs were produced. He opened ‘My Home’ in 1931, just before the onset of the great crisis in the midst of major changes in the last century. In the façade of the shop, in the lively centre of The Hague, there was one large window placed so that everyone could look inside and see how things were made, and could be done differently; in his view, modern furniture at the time was light and airy, transparent, made of tubular steel frame, combined with wood. This view was very progressive for the 1930s, when the influence of The Hague School was still dominating most designers.
Unfortunately, in 1940 WWII changed the life of Bas van Pelt as well, who was on the board of the Haagse Kunstkring, where discussions about reconstruction after the war took place. Sadly, Bas van Pelt did not live to see it. He was deported because he gave people in hiding a safe place, saving many lives. While there is very limited information about his life and work, his furniture designs have become collectibles in the past decades that are also found in Dutch museums. Bas van Pelt is remembered as a progressive designer and as a man who saved lives. ~H.
Shipping:
This lounge chair will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.
- Attributed to:Bas Van Pelt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The chair’s cushions have been reupholstered recently in premium cow hide. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202211351stDibs: LU2947330451322
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
1stDibs seller since 2017
568 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 5 hours
Associations
20th Century Specialists
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Utrecht, Netherlands
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllDutch Modern Armchair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, The Hague 1950s
By De Stijl, Jan den Drijver
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair, like its high back kin, is an early and rare piece by Dutch furniture and interior designer, Jan den Drijver, representing Dutch Modernism. Slanting, oblique lines cha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dutch Modern High Back Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, The Hague 1950s
By Jan den Drijver
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an early and rare piece representing Dutch Modernism. Slanting, oblique lines characterize the frame, which gives this chair a distinctive shape. Jan den Drijver des...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and innovative techniques. Designers experimented with ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Sculpted Lounge Chair with for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare oak lounge chair is a delightfully unique piece even if measured against the other seating models in the repertoire of the French designer duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
"Edouard" Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, in other (non-French) words a conversation chair. This type of seating was an armchair style which emerged during the European Renaissance in France.
As the name suggests, this type of chair was meant for sitting for elongated periods to chat. Generally, these chairs were also highly regarded for their aesthetic value as well, which can also be said about this exceptional chair model. The Edouard is a sculptural model with a blonde oak frame that is characteristic of the French designer duo. The design showcases the wide variety of shapes and forms of the solid oak frame, from the hand-sculpted, organic curving lines to the straighter spindles consisting the backrest. Naturally, a conversation chair needs to be first and foremost functional and comfortable, therefore the back is slightly tilted, and the seat raised, aided by the generous seat and back cushions. The light coloured upholstery beautifully complements the wood and the small loops of the bouclé highlight the smoothness of the frame’s surfaces. The French caquetoire chairs...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marco Comolli "CP1" Lounge Chair for ICF De Padova, Italy, 1960s
By ICF De Padova, Marco Comolli
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of the “CP1” dates to 1963, an era when experimentation with new forms and materials was still ongoing in Italy. The results - as demonstrated by these chairs - preserved ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
You May Also Like
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- very confortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Arm Lounge Chair ca. 1940-1950
s att. to Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Russel Wright, Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural arm chair having a solid wood ( maple ) frame with upholstered seat and back. The chair is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. We cannot docu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These lounge chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli are a stunning example of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Created in the 60s, the chairs are a testament to Scapinelli's singular styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lounge Chair by Jan Vaněk, 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- has some signs of use
- good condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Giuseppe Scapinelli sculptural lounge chair Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exquisite sculptural lounge chair, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli and produced by his own factory, Fábrica de Móveis Giesse, in 1950, is a stunning example of mid-century Brazi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
Lounge Chair by IB Madsen
A. Schubell for Bovenkamp, 1954 No.1
By Madsen
Schubell, Bovenkamp
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning lounge chair, designed by Danish designers Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell for Bovenkamp in 1954 is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. The chair features a s...
Category
20th Century European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Teak
More Ways To Browse
Mid Century Modern Window Seat
Tobia Scarpa Ottoman
Warren Platner Easy Chair
Yellow Wood Lounge Chair
4 Strand Pretzel Rattan
Bernhardt Chrome
Bo Ex
Bonacina Rattan Chair
Boucle Chair And Ottoman
Brazilian Chair And Ottoman
Burgundy Lounge Chair
Cane Lounger
Corbusier Lc3
Costela Chair
Danish Modern Designer Chairs
Danish Rope Lounge Chairs
Fh Denmark
Green Mohair Chair