172 - Ate Van Appeldoorn

Ate Van Appeldoorn Chair Aluminum and leather Propotype Creation date: circa 1970 H86.5 W36.5 D36.5 cm H45 seat A prototype of an aluminum and leather chair designed around 1970, this one-of-a-kind piece is of particular interest to collectors sensitive to objects of genesis: a prototype is the exact moment when the designer's thought first materializes, before any editing or correction. The light, precise aluminum structure and leather seat bear witness to a coherent formal research rooted in the Dutch modernity of the 1970s. The prototype state of this piece makes it an absolute rarity and an indisputable documentary asset. An opportunity for lovers of experimental Dutch design at a very affordable price. Ate Van Appeldoorn A Dutch designer active in the 1970s, Ate Van Appeldoorn belongs to the tradition of functionalist Dutch design, characterized by attention to industrial materials and structural coherence. The presentation of a prototype from his workshop is a rare occurrence in public sales, and will be of interest to collectors and museums specializing in the history of Dutch design.