Vendor: Relics of Retro

SOLD Mid Century Vintage Grey Wool & Teak Armchair By Louis Van Teeffelen For WéBé Retro MCM

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Mid Century Vintage Grey Wool & Teak Armchair By Louis Van Teeffelen For WéBé Retro MCM

£695

Dutch furniture manufacturer WéBé was founded in 1938 in Benden-Leeuwen. Originally called Walraven and Bevers after its two founders, the company’s name was later shortened to the abbreviated WéBé.

The company had a slow start, but in the 1950s and ’60s it gained major recognition and expanded to become one of the largest furniture producers in the Netherlands. This success had a lot to do with Dutch designer Louis van Teeffelen (1921-1972), who became Wébé’s head designer in 1955. Van Teeffelen introduced a classic midcentury Scandinavian aesthetic and a number of popular designs in a similar style to the work of his contemporary.

Van Teeffelen, who left the company in 1967, turned out to be the only significant and well-received designer in WéBé’s history. In the 1970s, the company hit rough times, not only suffering van Teeffelen’s loss but also meeting with increased competition from new low-cost, mass-produced furniture companies. In the 1990s, Wébé ceased manufacturing all together and closed its doors for good. Although the company is no longer in business, Van Teeffelen’s designs are considered excellent examples of the midcentury modern movement and are highly sought-after by collectors today.

Dimensions
Height - 90cm
Depth - 66cm
Width - 64cm
Seat Height - 38cm

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Local delivery can be free depending on distance. National and international delivery is available at an extra cost which we can organise on your behalf.

Collection in person is welcome. We are West of Cambridge in Bourn CB23.

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Please note that vintage furniture may have some slight imperfections, which is to be expected in keeping with its age, as we do not offer returns on items sold.