LUCIEN ENGELS, Green Chair Type A for Home Emile Vandervelde II

In 1954, Belgian architect Lucien Engels designed Home Émile Vandervelde II, a children's holiday home in Oostduinkerke. He conceived not only the building but also its furniture, of which only a handful of pieces survived after the complex was demolished in 1995. These Type A chairs are made of solid beech wood with green colored backrests and an asymmetrical handhold. Ingeniously constructed, the seats are secured with dovetail joints, a clear expression of his design intelligence.

These beautifully aged chairs are remarkable survivors of Belgium's modernist heritage!

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 green 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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