Model 354 Swivel Desk Chair by Willem Hendrik Gispen, 1960s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

swivel desk chair, back pivots

standard Gispen four-leg column base, height adjustable

bakelite armrests

nickel chrome tube frame

new blue upholstery

“Swivel and height-adjustable office chair with povoting back and black Gisolit (bakelite) armrests. The back pivots on the horizontal tube and the seat can be adjusted in height by means of a rotating ring on the frame. The legs were caped with rubber caps or with long rubber socks that were screwed around the legs. From 1937 the chair could also be supplied with castors.

Within the pre-war range, this chair occupies a special place because of its elegant frame – with only one backrest style, curved armrests and the composite leg. The chair was introduced in 1935 as STALACHROME office chair 3051 but was added to the Gispen range in 1937. In the STALACHROME range, the chair was only supplied with olive green sprayed tubes and an plain wooden seat and back. From 1937 the chair was also available upholstered in various fabrics or artificial leather.” -tekst: Stichting Gispen Collectie (translation NLD)

dimensions: 47 D x 59 W x 74 to 85 H cm
seat height: 45 to 52 cm

Creator	Willem Hendrik Gispen
Manufacturer	Gispen
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Attribution Marks	This piece is a well-known design that is well documented in general design literature
Style	Vintage, Industrial
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs.
Restoration and Damage Details	Reupholstered
Product Code	JC-523778
Materials	Nickel, Chrome Plating, Upholstery
Color	Blue
Width	59 cm 59 cm
Depth	47 cm 47 cm
Height	74 cm 74 cm
Seat Height	45 cm

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