Vintage Design
The F1 armchair was designed by Willy Van Der Meeren and produced by Tubax in the early 1950s. It features a black lacquered frame and a wooden seat and backrest covered with shiny vinyl with a 1950s print. This F1 armchair is complete original of the 1950s. It is an old edition with printed vinyl and very hard to find.
Willy van der Meeren (1923 – 2002) was a Belgian architect and furniture designer, he played a prominent role in the Belgian furniture design of the 1950s. From 1951 to 1958 he designed for Tubax a whole catalogue of furniture for “the contemporary home”.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Year | 1954 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium |
| Literature Sources | De Kooning, M., Willy Van Der Meeren. Furniture Design, 2007, p.47 |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Heavy signs of use, A lot of oxidation on the metal base, chair has been cleaned
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| Product Code | VT-179193 |
| Materials | Metal, Vinyl |
| Color | Yellow, grey |
| Width |
50 cm 19.7 inch |
| Depth |
65 cm 25.6 inch |
| Height |
69 cm 27.2 inch |
| Seat Height | 14.6 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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