Rare minimalist bauhaus child's or toddlers chair, design by Willem Hendrik Gispen in the 1950s. We have only been able to find one other chair like this in the Boymans van Beuningen museum (Den Haag) Source: https://www.boijmans.nl/collectie/kunstwerken/1126...
The minimalist but well thought out bauhaus design in combination with the vivid colours give the chair an artistic appearance. It would be decorative even to put it up on a sideboard as a work of art.
The chair is in good condition, with some paintloss and small signs of wear. It has not been touched in order to preserve the original appearance alike the one that is in the dutch museum (see on last pictures)
In 1916, Gispen was founded by Willem Hendrik Gispen. Often abbreviated to W.H. Gispen. Willem Hendrik Gispen lived from 1890 to 1981. He studied Engineering at the Academy of Visual Arts and Technical Sciences. Gispen was extremely creative and always sketching and drawing in his sketchbook, which he carried around. He had the ability to instantly put his ideas on paper. After completing his studies, he became a designer at a factory for decorative wrought iron in Rotterdam. His his entrepreneurial spirit got the better of him and in 1916 he took over the factory and renamed it the W.H. Gispen & Co Art Forge, located at the Voorhaven in Rotterdam.
Gispen has an impressive past when it comes to products that have taken a special place in the world of design, innovation, inspiration and sustainability. Each design was an innovative step at the time, referring to projects such as the Giso lighting or the ‘Goed Wonen’ period. This continued in office furniture products and also later with the introduction of office concepts.
Creator
Willem Hendrik Gispen
Design Period
1950s
Year
Around 1950
Production Period
1950 to 1960
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style
Bauhaus, Modernist, Vintage
Detailed Condition
Good — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It shows traces of age and wear. Unrestored and original.
