An early, more luxurious and very rare version of the extendable dining table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander. The difference is a more elaborate design of the tablelegs - each tableleg is made from thicker, on the outer sides rounded oak and has a modernist rounded macassar ebony leg-end.
It's an interesting and eye catching piece to own, with its timeless and aesthetically pleasing modernist design. Hendrik Wouda furniture is becoming more and more desirable as well as rare, which makes it also a good investment piece.
The table is stamped and wears the metal Pander plate. The stamp has an early number in the 4000s (most of these tables have a 5 digit number).
The modernist design with the pointed legs is well known and characteristic for Hendrik Wouda. On some pictures we have placed some Wouda dining chairs. Pictures were taken in daylight as well as in the evening.
The table's extensions can be stored beneath the tabletop when that's in default position. Dimensions without the extensions: 128 cm (50,4 inches), with extension 216 cm (85 inches).
The piece is in good condition with some signs of the time, light watermarks, minimal seperations between the wooden parts which constitute the tabletop and patina. Pictures were taken in daylight as well as in the evening.
Hendrik Wouda (1885 - 1946) was a Dutch architect, interior designer and furniture designer.
According to Wouda, house interior is an inseparable part of architecture. His furniture is characterized by cubist shapes and clean lines. Wouda designed 'strict' rationalistic furniture, always with a personal signature. The shape of the legs of his chairs and tables is one of them. The use of colour is another.
The style of this table is called Haagse School, a famous dutch style that manisfested itself in The Hague during the Interbellum. It was meant to represent a luxurious and modern design style. It reflected the modernist architecture style of the time. Important influences for Wouda were the design ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as Berlage (who he worked for) and the ideas of avant-garde movement ''De Stijl''. All this resulted in modern commercial designs, targeting the upper class clientele. In 1917 Wouda started working for Pander, where he became head of (modern) design. His students included Cor Alons and J. Brunott.
Creator
Hendrik Wouda
Design Period
1924
Production Period
1920s
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
yes (metal plate ''Pander'') numbered
Style
Dutch Art Deco, Haagse School, The Hague School, Modernist
Detailed Condition
Very good — Minor wear/signs of the time.
Product Code
0319
Restoration and Damage Details
Original condition.
Materials
Oak
Color
Brown
Height
76 cm (29.9 inches)
Width and Length
Depth 89 cm (35 inches), Lenght in: 128 cm (50,4 inches), extended out: 216 cm (85 inches).
