Oak Armchair Attributed to L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Custom Upholstery)

We love finding pieces with good bones, and this Dutch oak armchair from the 1920s is the definition of structural beauty. We attribute it to Meubelfabriek L.O.V. in Oosterbeek, the idealistic Dutch furniture factory that was active from 1910 to 1935 and known for sober, solid, honestly built furniture.

You can see that thinking in every line: the rear legs and back posts cut from one wedge shaped piece of oak, the wide and gently curved backrest, the flat plank arms and the clean frame without stretchers. It’s a beautiful example of the restrained modernism of the Haagse School period, and it’s built to last another lifetime.

Our first Insitu Atelier piece: we reupholstered the seat in house using a vibrant, blue and white Ikat pattern from Gaston y Daniela. The result? A breathtaking contrast between the warm patina of the century old oak and the soft, playful energy of the textile.

Whether you pull it up to your writing desk, use it to anchor a cozy reading nook or let it stand alone as a living room conversation starter, this chair is a true one of a kind.

Attribution based on form and construction. No maker’s mark has been found.

Details

• Attributed to: L.O.V. Oosterbeek
• Origin: the Netherlands
• Period: 1920s
• Style: Haagse School, Dutch modernism
• Material: solid oak
• Upholstery: Ikat fabric by Gaston y Daniela, reupholstered by Insitu Atelier
• Dimensions: B 48 x D 55 H 85 cm
• Condition: Beautiful vintage condition, light wear but makes up for perfect patina