Set of four Brutalist chairs in black beechwood and saddle leather, Netherlands 1970

Characterful set of four Dutch dining chairs from the 1970s, made of black stained wood with thick cognac-coloured saddle leather. The design is characterised by a robust, almost architectural construction. The seat and backrest are made of thick saddle leather, attached directly through slots in the wooden frame with leather loops. This visible construction is an important part of the design and gives the chairs their distinctive brutalist character. The cognac-coloured leather has developed a beautiful natural patina over the years, with variations in colour and signs of use that give each chair its own character. The leather has been cared for and greased twice and is in good, supple condition. The dark wooden frames are in good vintage condition. The signs of use and patina have been deliberately preserved and suit the robust character of the set. The design is attributed on the Dutch vintage market to Martin Visser for Spectrum. Exact examples have been offered and sold under this attribution. As the chairs are not marked and we have not yet been able to confirm the attribution with original Spectrum documentation, we offer the set as attributed to Martin Visser for Spectrum. Dimensions are as follows: height 74 cm, width 50 cm, depth 47 cm. Seat height 45 cm. Carefully selected vintage design. Professionally restored where necessary, with respect for the original design, craftsmanship and materials used.