Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)

Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)

Date:

circa 1912/1913

Dimensions:

H x W x D – 96 cm x 64 cm x 61 cm

Designer:

Henry van de Velde (1863-1957)

Manufacturer:

presumably Weimar, Germany

Material & Technique:

Solid mahogany, transparently lacquered, original hand-tied springs with fine felt and horsehair padding, upholstery reconstructed after a design by Henry van de Velde.

Delivery:

Free

Price: 10.000,00 €
(Tax included)

Description

The beautiful armchair, designed by Henry van de Velde, has been documented multiple times, including in the Villa Dürckheim in Weimar. The upholstery is also covered with a fabric created by van de Velde himself. This results in a marvelous, harmonious impression, identifying the piece as an authentic work from van de Velde’s designs of the 1910s and making it a true eye-catcher in both historical and modern settings.

Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)

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Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)
Henry van de Velde Armchair (circa 1912/1913)

Historical Context

Art Nouveau is an artistic movement that emerged towards the end of the 19th century, taking on distinct forms in various European countries, such as France, Belgium, Great Britain, and Germany. The movement got its name from the magazine Jugend, which was published in Munich between 1896 and 1940. Many renowned figures of Art Nouveau contributed to this publication, which played a significant role in shaping the aesthetics of the turn of the century. In art and architecture, Art Nouveau in German- and French-speaking regions is particularly characterized by flowing forms, often combined with ornamental decoration. Symmetry and geometry also played an important role in its design. Due to their decorative nature, Art Nouveau furniture remains highly sought after by collectors today.