Amsterdamse School (Amsterdam School)

Pair of Wicker Chair

Oak, Straw

The Netherlands, 1910s

This unique historical pair of armchairs, blending traditional with a graceful new elegant tendency of it time, contradicting to the heavy massive oak and straw with an imposing silhouette.

The Dutch traditionalism influence are shown on the carved details of the armrests, with a slight early Art-Nouveau and early Art-Deco influences. A unique piece, an artwork, a prototype absolutely handcrafted.

The Expressionist architecture of the Amsterdam School was the most successful style of the 1920s. For many foreign architects, Amsterdam was the "Mecca" for new town extensions.

But the Traditionalist movement lasted longer, until the 1950s, thanks to the so-called Delft School, represented by Martinus Granpré Molière at the Delft University of Technology. In the 1960s, the Rationalist movement was dominant. In a well-known speech, the Dutch Rationalist, Willem van Tijen declared the Amsterdam School a warning example for architects (published in Forum 9/1960-61). 

Pair in Excellent condition

This pair has its provenance from a teacher's grandson of The Amsterdam School during the 1910-30s.

H. 100cm x W: 60cm x D: 60cm