Toon De Wit – Industrial office chair with armrests for De Wit, 1950s

Vintage office chair designed by Toon De Wit and produced by De Wit NV in the Netherlands around 1950. The chair is fully adjustable and swivels and has armrests in bakelite, which provides both functionality and a classic industrial look.

The backrest can be adjusted to six different heights via a button under the seat, and the tilt can be adjusted with a knob at the back. The seat can both rotate and adjust in height from 46 to 53 cm. The armrests have a characteristic design – flat at the front and raised at the back – and can be tilted up.

The chair stands on five legs and has been newly upholstered in white and green leather, giving it a fresh look while retaining its original design. The patina on the chrome parts shows age and use, but the chair appears in very good condition overall.

Details

• Designer: Toon De Wit

• Producer: De Wit NV

• Country of origin: Netherlands

• Period: 1950s

• Materials: Chrome-plated metal, bakelite, leatherette, metal and veneer

• Colors: White and green

• Condition: Very good, light patina on metal

Goals

• Height: 86 cm

• Width: 56 cm

• Depth: 54 cm

• Adjustable seat height: 46–53 cm