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The Art Deco style manifested across the spectrum of Dutch visual arts: from architecture, fine art, to the graphic and decorative arts. While Art Deco practitioners were often paying homage to modernist influences such as Cubism, De Stijl, and Futurism, the references were indirect; it was as though they were taking the end results of a few decades of distilling compositions to the most basic forms and inventing a new style that could be visually pleasing, exemplified by this pair of chairs.

Intricately embodying the Dutch modernist aesthetic of the 1920s, this pair of oak chairs invites contemplation and appreciation for the nuanced craftsmanship of the era. Like most Art Deco works, these chairs are symmetrical, geometric, streamlined, and simply pleasing to the eye. Evocative of the design aesthetic and principles associated with Dutch designer, Hendrik Wouda, these chairs exhibit an amalgamation of Art Deco influence and the austerity characteristic of the Haagse School movement. Crafted within the artistry of the decade, the chairs feature rush seating in a neat triangular pattern and meticulously carved details, offering a visual narrative of the period's commitment to both form and function. The rush seating, indicative of the period, adds an organic texture that complements the overall design, especially in combination with the beautifully patinated oak. The juxtaposition of the austere Amsterdam and Haagse School elements with the refined intricacies of Art Deco imparts a unique character to these pieces. From the nuanced carvings on the arms to the open backs and front stretchers, there is an emphasis on horizontal lines. The legs add verticality to the design with distinctive feet that are darker and carved into a smaller size, visually lifting the chairs off the ground.

As artefacts of an era marked by intellectual and artistic exploration, these chairs offer a tangible connection to the design philosophies that shaped the Dutch early modernist landscape. The preservation of historical integrity, coupled with the enduring aesthetic appeal, positions these chairs as exemplars of both the Haagse School and Art Deco craftsmanship—a visual journey into the heart of 1920s design sophistication.

Condition:

In very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The oak has a nice patina with some small marks and scratches.

Dimensions:

25.39 in W x 22.63 in D x 37.4 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 27.95 in

64.5 cm W x 57.5 cm D x 95 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 71 cm