Set of two Dutch Gispen 1231 chairs – A.R. Cordemeyer, circa 1960

Set of two vintage Gispen chairs – model 1231, circa 1960

A characterful set of two Dutch design chairs from the 1960s, attributed to Gispen and very probably model 1231, designed by A.R. Cordemeyer. The design is clear and functional: a slender base of bent tubular steel, a gently shaped seat and a wide, rounded backrest. At the back, two metal brackets run visibly up along the backrest.

The chairs are upholstered in white leather, which contrasts beautifully with the dark metal frame. The seats and backs still feel soft and comfortable. As no factory label is visible, the chairs are offered as attributed to Gispen, model 1231.

Why we chose this piece

The visible construction gives these chairs their recognisable industrial look, typical of clear-cut Dutch post-war design.

Style and interior

Suitable as dining chairs, desk chairs or occasional chairs in a bedroom, hallway or studio. They pair well with an old wooden table but also fit strongly into an understated modern or mid-century interior.

Material: lacquered tubular steel frame, foam filling and leather
Colour: off-white and black
Designer/Maker: attributed to A.R. Cordemeyer / attributed to Gispen, probably model 1231
Period: circa 1960
Origin: Netherlands
Quantity: set of two chairs
Condition: good vintage condition for their age. The leather shows light signs of use and one chair has a small hole at the edge, which should be easy to repair with a leather repair kit. The metal frame shows some local paint loss, patina and surface rust.

Price:
now only € 75 voor de set van twee stoelen

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More about this style: Industrial living: honest materials, clever shapes and a rough edge · Mid-century design: timeless, warm and still modern

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