Armchair in Wood and Rush from Oscar Degeyter, Belgium, 1942

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Unique Oscar Degeyter armchair in solid wood and rush. Belgium, 1942. Created during WWII, this unique Oscar De Degeyter armchair … Read more Unique Oscar Degeyter armchair in solid wood and rush. Belgium, 1942. Created during WWII, this unique Oscar De Degeyter armchair was created for his own family home and features a remarkably modern design for its age. Despite the simple materials and subtle shapes, the design looks sculptural and dynamic. The rush seat provides a charming rustic flair. Oscar Degeyter was a carpenter and cabinetmaker in the Belgian Bruges area and he had a large and wel known workshop. His son - Arthur Degeyter - later on became an important Belgian modernist architect and designer who designed both residential houses and larger buildings. Interestingly he designed the - now demolished - house of glass and mirror artist Michel Martens - from whom we also have a rare mirror in our collection. This chair comes directly from the Degeyter family and remains in honest and untouched condition. About ORNAMENTUM ORNAMENTUM - where we find perfection in imperfection, love a good patina and are always on the lookout for wonderful and unique pieces both vintage and antique. We are based in Belgium near the Dutch border. See less