Vintage “Tongue” armchair in Dutch fabric for Wagemans and van Tuinen, 1950

Very rare lounge fauteuil designed in the 1950s. The chair is new re-upholstered in high quality dutch “ploeg” fabric. This chair is attributed to Theo Ruth for Wagemans and Van Tuinen mid 1950’s. Wagemans and Van Tuinen later on became Artifort. From 1936 Theo Ruth became a permanent designer for Artifort up to the late 1950’s. This piece is build on a orginal and more seen Wagemans metal frame in outmost good condition, the tongue seat is most likely handmade by the designer and makes this chair extremely comfortable aswel as very unique and timeless object. Reference : 299725