Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort armchair model 042 - dutch design - restored

This armchair, model 042, was designed in the early 1960s by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for the Dutch design house Artifort. The design marks an important moment in the development of modern seating furniture, where comfort and functionality were truly central for the first time. Harcourt started from the idea that a chair should adapt to the person, not the other way around – a vision clearly felt in the inviting, enveloping shape of this armchair. The 042 stands out for its clear, architectural structure: an elegant, light-looking metal base is combined with warm wooden rails and a sleekly designed shell. This balance between industrial precision and natural materials gives the design a timeless look that still fits effortlessly into both modern and vintage interiors. At the same time, the chair reflects the spirit of 1960s modernism, where simplicity, honest use of materials, and serial production come together. This example has been recently carefully restored and reupholstered in high-quality black leather, preserving its original character and bringing comfort to a contemporary level. The refreshed woodwork and cleaned frame enhance the quality and appearance of the design. As an early and influential work within Harcourt's oeuvre and the history of Artifort, model 042 is a special piece of design history – an armchair that not only convinces functionally and aesthetically, but also tells the story of an innovative approach to seating. Country of origin: Netherlands. Manufacturer: Artifort. Designer: Geoffrey Harcourt. Model: 042. Period: 1960s. Height: 61 cm. Seat height: 41 cm. Width: 65 cm. Seat width: 49 cm. Depth: 70 cm. Seat depth: 50 cm.