Han Pieck – LaWo 1 armchair in oak veneer, 1946

Extremely rare LaWo 1 armchair designed by Han Pieck in 1946 for LaWo Holland. This was the first Dutch chair made from a single piece of wood – a visionary design that marks an important chapter in Dutch design history.

Han Pieck, a student of Mart Stam, developed a special machine for production with support from the Marshall Plan and in collaboration with Philips. Only about 1300 chairs were produced, and this one with production number 86 is a particularly early example. It is estimated that fewer than 50 chairs still exist today.

The chair is made of molded plywood with oak veneer. It appears in good condition with a beautiful patina and normal signs of wear. Three small pieces of veneer have been carefully restored at the base of the legs, and the chair has been repainted.

LaWo 1 is today considered an iconic modernist design with great historical significance.

Details

• Designer: Han Pieck

• Manufacturer: LaWo Holland

• Materials: Molded plywood, oak veneer

• Unique production number: 86 (early copy)

• Country of origin: Netherlands

• Light patina and restoration on legs

Goals

• Height: 77 cm

• Width: 66,5 cm

• Depth: 76 cm

• Seat height: 37 cm