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

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In 1954, Belgian architect and designer Lucien Engels created Émile Vandervelde II, a holiday home for children in Oostduinkerke. Engels designed not only the architecture, but also the interiors and all custom furniture. Tragically, the building was demolished in 1995 and only a small number of original furnishings were saved. This is an authentic chair type A, crafted from solid beech wood with a red lacquered backrest and asymmetrical handhold.

This survivor remains in good vintage condition, with honest signs of age and use.

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

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SOLD - destination Oostduinkerke, Belgium

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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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