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Dom Hans van der Laan chairs by his apprentice Jan de Jong - 1980s

Creator: Dom Hans van der Laan
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Bossche school, pair of chairs, Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands

They are made of pine wood and feature copper nails, giving these pieces an understated, rustic look. The pair is entirely painted grey, including the nails. This specific colour was carefully selected by Whim van Hoof to resemble the original shade as closely as possible. The main focus of van der Laan’s design was functionality and rationality, which is reflected in the openings on the sides and on the backs serve the purpose of joining multiple pieces together, and lifting them.

Van der Laan was a leading figure in the traditionalist movement, the Bossche School, that held these values as well. These characteristics make these chairs charming, while also being beautiful pieces of Dutch design history. Although Dom van der Laan left a small body of work behind, his legacy is highly regarded in the world of architecture. The St. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals and its interior quickly became his masterpiece at the age of 53.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Pine.
Creation Date:	1980's
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	469072

Dimensions

W.	18.11 in;	H.	44.09 in;	D.	25.2 in;
W.	46 cm;	H.	112 cm;	D.	64 cm;

Seat H.	18.11 in;
Seat H.	46 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.

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