Galvanitas S16 chair – Pagholz and brown compass base, 1960s
Vintage Galvanitas S16 chair – Pagholz on compass legs
A single vintage Galvanitas S16 school chair by the metal works Galvanitas of Oosterhout. Seat and backrest are made of Pagholz (moulded beech plywood) with the typical flame-like wood grain; the back of the backrest has a reddish-brown tone (photos 3 and 4). The brown-lacquered steel compass base with straight back uprights and the seat on a central support are characteristic of the S16 model. A classic industrial chair in the spirit of Jean Prouvé and Friso Kramer.
Why we chose this piece
A handsome, sturdy S16 with a fine wood grain in the light seat and the warm contrast of the dark back and the brown frame.
Style and interior
Ideal as a desk chair, extra dining chair or accent chair in an industrial, vintage or mid-century interior; also combines well with other school chairs in a mixed set.
Dimensions: to follow shortly
Material: lacquered steel, Pagholz (moulded beech plywood)
Period: 1960s
Origin: the Netherlands (Oosterhout)
Model: S16
Maker: Galvanitas (attributed on the basis of model and construction; no maker’s mark is visible in the photos)
Quantity: 1
Condition: good, with signs of use; a small splinter/crack in the top layer on the left edge of the backrest (photo 5); light spots, small scratches and discolouration on seat and back (photos 5 and 6); brown lacquer of the base with light wear and small scratches (photo 7); construction sturdy
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