Details
- Dimensions
- 17.72ʺW × 18.11ʺD × 37.01ʺH
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use. less
- Description
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Easy chair designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands. …
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Easy chair designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands. Manufactured, circa 1980. Lacquered wood seat and backrest with copper nails. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Dom Hans van der Laan, originator, architect, designer. Benedictine monk and architect Hans van der Laan (1904-1991) may have had a small body of work, but his legacy is highly regarded in the world of architecture. Although he designed three monasteries and a private dwelling, it was not until he reached the age of 53 that he completed his first real design, the St. Benedictusberg Abbey in Vaals. The building was immediately acclaimed as his masterpiece. The greatest part of Van der Laan's life, however, was dedicated to conceptualizing form, proportion and the way in which human beings perceive architectural spaces. He also developed the theory of plastic numbers. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less
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