A large Haagse School 1920s umbrella stand by P.E.L. Izeren, modernist design, marked with Genneper Molen Stamp. This is no. 276 from ''De Genneper Molen'' product catalogue. The stand is solid oak with rich decorations and stretchers in macassar ebony. Symmetric and the same back and front. The red lacquered metal tray is original and lightly restored, now waterproof and ready to use.
The style is called ''Haagse School'' (The Hague School), which stands for the luxurious and modern design style that manifested itself in 1920s The Hague, Netherlands. The Hague School is a variant of Art Deco. The style is recognizable by the geometric shapes of the furniture that reflect the architecture of the time. The Hague School is often seen as a mix of Berlage's rationalism, the traditional Arts and Crafts Movement, the modernist interiors of Frank Lloyd Wright, Rietveld and the avant-garde movement De Stijl.
This stand will be a stylish and elegant Dutch Art Deco eye catcher in a large entrance or reception area. It is around 60 cm in height, almost 78 cm wide and 25 cm deep. It is in excellent condition, with small signs of age and wear. Pictures all taken in natural light and in sunlight.
