Pair of SM05 armchairs by Cees Braakman

Iconic pair of sm05 armchairs by cees braakman (1917-1995). Admiring the work of charles & ray eames for herman miller, he was inspired by the techniques and materials used to design original pieces. He was able to mark the history of dutch design through legendary furniture such as the sm05 chair in steel wire (1958). Cees braakman was born in the netherlands in 1917. He began his career as a designer very early since at only 17 years old he worked for the publisher ums pastoe. Subsequently, he went to the united states to deepen his knowledge of design. He then discovers the work of the eames couple for herman miller and is automatically seduced. His wish was to design furniture that met functional needs while being aesthetic. Braakman has marked the history of dutch design with the geometric shapes and innovative technology of its creations. Traces of apparent wear and tear of the lacquer. But possibility to release them for a new look. Seat height: 42 cm.

Ref. : 8K116XBV