414 ladies’ armchair by W.H. Gispen for Gispen from the 1930s in reupholstered black leather
Gispen 414 armchair with cantilevered seat, tubular steel frame and bakelite armrests – a Dutch design icon from 1935.
This model was created as a ladies’ armchair, featuring a curved tubular steel frame, black leather upholstery and rear-tipped armrests that subtly spring upward. The cantilevered construction blends industrial functionality with refined seating comfort. This is one of the most renowned models ever produced by Gispen. Dimensions: 56 × 67 × 75 (H) cm, seat height 40 cm. Reference: Nai Publishers catalogue, Gispen collection, p. 84
The condition of this Gispen 414 is very good, with minimal signs of wear on the frame. The chair has been reupholstered in supple black leather.