MAARTEN VAN SEVEREN, CN°II Plywood Chair by Atelier MVS

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Here's a very rare first-production CN°II chair, crafted by Maarten Van Severen in his own atelier in Ghent. Van Severen valued the hands-on experimentation as part of his design philosophy. Before his shift to industrial partnerships in the mid-90s, he produced his designs entirely by hand, making early pieces like this one scarce. The form is striking: a thin sheet of beech plywood resting on an aluminum frame with square front legs. Van Severen encouraged each chair to wear signs of human use, transforming every mark into a part of its character.

The chair is in excellent condition!

h x w x d: 82 x 38 x 57 cm / weight: 4.70 kg

SOLD - destination Brussels, Belgium

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About Maarten Van Severen

Maarten Van Severen (1956–2005) was a Belgian designer and interior architect, known for his radical clarity of form and material. Working initially by hand, he developed furniture that balances archetypal simplicity with an exceptional level of precision.

His approach placed strong emphasis on the tactile and natural qualities of materials, often left untreated to reveal their origin and to evolve through use. Van Severen's work reflects a belief that objects gain meaning over time, shaped by the traces of everyday life.

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