Lucien Engels, Blue Chair Type A for Home Emile Vandervelde II

Blue Chair Type A by Belgian architect Lucien Engels, designed for Home Emile Vandervelde II in Oostduinkerke, Belgium, 1954. Conceived as part of a total project in which Engels designed the building, interior and furniture.

The chair is made in solid beech wood, with the backrest repainted in its original blue colour and cut with an asymmetrical handhold. The seat is secured with dovetail joints, showing his intelligent approach to construction. In good original condition with wear consistent with age and use, an important piece of furniture by one of the most important Belgian modernist architects.

h x w x d: 69 x 41 x 49 cm / weight: 4.50 kg

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* Price for one chair, we have 2 blue chairs available

1,450.00 €

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About Lucien Engels

Lucien Engels (1928–2015) was a Belgian architect known for his synthesis of architecture, interiors, and furniture, most clearly expressed in the Home Emile Vandervelde II in Oostduinkerke (1954), conceived as a total work. His early projects combine lightness, pilotis and water elements, while later works adopt a more rational language, structured around clear grids and exposed concrete.

This evolution reflects a shift from sculptural modernism to a more disciplined architectural expression. Alongside his architectural practice, Engels remained active as an artist, exploring drawing, painting, and object design throughout his life.

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