David Rowland for Howe – 6 wooden "40/4" stackable, steel
There is no reserve price for this lot!Six wooden "40/4" stackable, steel wire chairs with armrests, designed by David Rowland in . Manufactured by Howe. The chair is called "40/4" because you can stack 40 chairs, up to a height of 4 feet. This chair was the first chair ever designed to be stacked in a compact manner, and is widely considered to be the golden standard for stackable chairs. For its unprecedented stacking possibilities, but also for its seating comfort, its durability, its timelessness and its gracefulness. Critics often refer to this chair for its unparalleled industrial sophistication and production method. Condition: In good condition. Only minor signs of wear, a few spots with rust, rust is very common for chairs this age, very light colour differences in the wood. After the first black photo, you willsee photos of the chair which has the fewest signs of wear and age, after the second black photo, you will see photos of the chair which has the most signs of wear and age. The other chairs were not photographed individually, but they look more like the one with the fewest signs of wear and age. The chairs do not have floor caps. This stackable chair can be found in the museum of modern art in New York (MOMA) and in St. Paul's Cathedral in London, among others. This chair has the potential to go down in history as one of the most important design inventions of the 20th century! This set can be picked up in Berkel and Rodenrijs or The Hague (The Netherlands). Cannot be shipped by parcel post, due to the weight. Delivery in de Randstad (The Netherlands) is also possible. 33 cents per driven kilometre, with a minimum of €25. No reserve price on this lot. Read More