LaWo 1 Armchair in Birchwood by Han Pieck for LAWO Ommen, 1946

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Rare Han Pieck armchair LaWo 1 designed for his company LaWo Holland in 1946. This extraordinary design is the first Dutch chair made in one piece! Han Pieck (1923-2010), a student of Mart Stam, succeeded in building a machine with a subsidy from the American Marshall Plan and a high-frequency steam generator developed by Philips that enabled him to make these chairs. with his companion Maarten van Raalte, he founded the LaWo factory which stands for Laminated Wood in Ommen. Han Pieck planned to make 2000 chairs but due to material shortages (due to the war) and production problems, only around 1300 chairs were produced, after which the factory went bankrupt. Each chair has a unique number under the seat. This chair has production number 829. The Lawo armchair is now considered one of the most important Dutch modernist chair designs. Very rare because they were made in a limited edition and not many of them have been saved (around 50 pieces). The condition is still good with normal signs of use; still very sturdy with nice patina (see photos). At the bottom of the legs two pieces of veneer have been restored (see photos) and the chair has a new lacquer coating. Material: plywood, birch veneer. Dimensions: h x w x d = 80 x 66.5 x 74 cm and the seat height is 36 cm. Source: ‘Stoelen’ by Peter Vöge and Bab Westerveld, pages 29 and 70 (see photos).

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Creator	Han Pieck
Manufacturer	Lawo
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Partially restored, Surface has been refinished
Product Code	ZT-1995244
Materials	Birch
Color	Brown
Width	67 cm 66.5 cm
Depth	74 cm 74 cm
Height	80 cm 80 cm
Seat Height	37 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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