W.H. Gispen Chairs have sleek lines, modern curves and a light steel frame. All chairs are sophisticated, comfortable and timeless design pieces. The Gispen collection is produced in the Netherlands using modern techniques, but retaining original design. They can be used in office, at a dining table or simply as a statement design piece. Slight differentiations in this collection adhere to the backrest, use of armrests and various colors of upholstery.
Willem Hendrik Gispen and his cousin Ru Meijer co-founded the furniture wholesale company Kembo in 1953. Lensvelt invested and bought Kembo in 2014. Now the company has re-announced seven classics from W.H. Gispen to be included in the standard collection by the name "W.H. Gispen from Kembo by Lensvelt… with love ".
The collection entails five chairs and two armchairs designed by Willem Hendrik Gispen (1890-1981), that were part of Kembo's previous collection. The seven models date back from the 1950s. Hans Lensvelt calls them “Evergreens”. Lensvelt proclaims “the aesthetic quality of these chairs are exceptional. Having said that, the designs also fit flawlessly in today's interiors. ”
Currently, there are 130 of the W.H Gispen 301 & 302 chairs in the reception area of the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. These chairs are not bought by the Stedelijk but rented through Lensvelt’s sustainable initiative of the circular pool.
Description
101 Chair
The 101 chair designed by Maarten Baas for Lensvelt. The chairs are available in 8 differently shaped backrests, classified A to H. In the fabric selection menu below, each model can be chosen in multiple types of upholstery (various options seen in downloads, please contact us for more information). This chair was presented in 2017 at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. The standard color of the frame is black. (RAL9005).
Maarten Baas
Maarten Baas is one of the most influential Dutch designers of our time. Maarten Baas explores the boundaries between art and design with his work which is best known for it’s rebellious, playful, theatrical, artistic and often intellectual slant.
Story
Maarten Baas and Hans Lensvelt worked together to develop a collection of chairs with irregularly shaped backs. Through a clever technical application, the chairs each seem to have a character of their own, resembling a face. The collection was presented in Milan under the name "May I have your attention, please" and won the prestigious Milano Design Award, Best Concept 2017 during the Salone del Mobile.
Attachments
Here you can download our product related files. 3D files are also available in ourLensvelt SketchUp 3D Warehouse.