Willem hendrik gispen, set of 3 armchairs 413 art deco modernist, structure

Set of 3 Art Deco armchairs with modernist accents, precursors to the Bauhaus movement, reminiscent of the work of Marcel Breuer. Reissued under model number 413, this set was designed by Dutch designer Willem Hendrik Gispen, Gispen edition, towards the end of the 1930s. The armchair structures are made of brushed steel, covered in original red faux leather. The "cantilever" metal structure is very flexible and therefore very comfortable. The set is entirely authentic and stands out for its remarkable state of preservation. However, there are two small snags in the upholstery (see photos). Armchair dimensions: Width 60 cm Depth 66 cm Height 76 cm Seat height 42 cm Armrest height 66 cm Notice to 20th-century design enthusiasts. A table of the same model (visible in the last image of the listing) is also offered for sale individually on this site or as a set with the table + 3 armchairs; please check our other listings to discover these different options. Biography: Willem Hendrik Gispen (1890-1981). After training as an architect, he became more interested in applied arts. In 1916, he founded a metal art and craft workshop. In 1927, he began producing lamps and experimenting with tubular steel furniture. The first catalogue was published in 1930. He designed most of the company's models, with the help of C.J. Hoffman. Gispen was a member of the "Opbouw" group and maintained good relations with modern architects in Rotterdam, leading to numerous projects, such as the furnishing of the Van Nelle factory and the Bergpolderflat building with Gispen's tubular steel furniture. With a few exceptions, Gispen's creations were not very original but of good quality. After World War II, he left the company and founded a new firm, "Kembo." Lit.: J. Van Geest, O. Mácel, pp. 80-81, 152; A. K.