414 armchair by W.H. Gispen for Gispen, 1950s – red, cantilever tube frame

Gispen 414 armchair from the 1950s is a characteristic Dutch design with a clear and functional design. The red upholstery and the chrome-plated tubular frame provide a comfortable seating experience. This model 414 was designed by W.H. Gispen and produced by Gispen. It is a post-war edition from around the 1950s of a design dating from circa 1935. The armchair features a chrome-plated steel cantilever frame and black gisolit armrests. The sled base supports the flexibility of the frame. The chair is upholstered in red Manchester cord fabric and fitted with rubber floor glides. Dimensions: width X depth X height = 55.5 X 69 X 73 cm. Seat height: 40 cm. Documented in: Gispen tubular furniture and lighting 1920–1940, Design documented, part 1, p. 25 and NAi Publishers, Gispen collection, p. 84. The condition of this Gispen 414 armchair is very good. There is a small damage to the fabric underneath the back tube, only visible when viewed from below. Otherwise, light signs of wear consistent with age and use.