
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Arm Chair in Solid Rosewood & Leather by De Klerk and Sons, Netherlands, c. 1960s
Title: Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Arm Chair in Solid Rosewood & Leather by De Klerk & Sons, Netherlands, c. 1960sAbout: Introducing a rare, Dutch-made armchair produced by the lauded Amsterdam-based De Klerk & Sons. Built from a frame of solid Brazilian rosewood with stunning, variegated woodgrains unique to the rare hardwood this chair has been recently and meticulously restored featuring new leather upholstery painstakingly hand-stitched to the exact layout and scheme as the original. The rosewood has been hand-sanded and refinished bringing the outstanding woodgrains back to their original luster.Founded in 1873, Hendrik Hubertus de Klerk established a small shop, from which he started selling the braided rugs and mats. Over the years, the company became The Netherland’s largest department store for interiors and furniture. From there, De Klerk developed even further, eventually becoming a leading name in interior design, manufacturing and project implementation aro