Cees Braakman Seating
Dutch, 1917-1995
Revered Dutch mid-century modernist designer Cees Braakman had been creating furniture since his teenage years when he was promoted to head of design at UMS Pastoe in 1948. Today’s vintage furniture enthusiasts know that Braakman found inspiration in works by Scandinavian artisans such as Alvar Aalto and Herman Miller luminaries Charles and Ray Eames — Braakman’s clean-lined dining chairs, sleek sideboards and other case pieces are demonstrative of those influences.
UMS Pastoe was established in 1913 by German-Jewish entrepreneur Frits Loeb and became rapidly successful largely owing to its reputation for well-made tables and chairs. However, the Dutch brand is best known by collectors for the modular sideboards, storage cabinets and other spare, streamlined case pieces that it produced during the postwar years.
The Utrecht-born Braakman took over for his father, Dirk, who had by then been managing the company for more than 20 years and had designed a variety of furnishings for the manufacturer by himself. A year before he assumed his new role at Pastoe, Cees visited the United States where he became enamored with the designs of Charles and Ray Eames and the other creative minds associated with legendary American furniture manufacturer Herman Miller.
While many Dutch designers who are now celebrated by vintage furniture collectors — names like Gerrit Rietveld and Friso Kramer are in this list — found inspiration in Piet Mondrian and the country’s De Stijl art movement, they also looked to Scandinavian modernists such as Alvar Aalto and Americans such as the Eameses. Cees Braakman was no different.
Braakman’s 1940s-era tour to the States included a visit to the Herman Miller factory in Zeeland, Michigan. At the time, architect-designer-journalist George Nelson was director of design at the firm and had enlisted a range of designers to collaborate with Herman Miller and create what are now icons of mid-century modernism. Braakman took notice of industrial manufacturing techniques at HM and in particular, the company’s innovations in furniture design owing to experimentation with molded plywood and fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
The Dutch designer introduced the first line of modern furniture at UMS Pastoe thereafter — a table, a chair, a bed and more created in molded plywood and featuring oak veneers, specifically tailored for smaller living spaces. Braakman was convinced that Pastoe should move on from the restrictions that a collection or set of furniture presented to consumers.
Furniture for a bedroom, for example, should be practical and built as individual pieces that could be adapted as more space became available. New production methods and creative marketing came into focus under Braakman’s leadership, and his own lines of oak and birch furniture — which were created around cupboards that could be reconfigured as needed, or armchairs that could be combined to form a sofa — earned acclaim and were commercially very successful.
UMS Pastoe was recognized for its innovative furniture at the Milan Triennial in 1957 and Le Signe d’Or in Belgium, and Cees Braakman’s work can today be found at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
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Creator: Cees Braakman
1950s Pastoe Daybed with Black Enameled Frame, Teak Accents & New Upholstery
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's, Dutch Mid-Century, teak and black enameled metal daybed with newly upholstered Castro beige mattress. Bed manufactured by renowned Dutch manufacturer Pastoe and designed by t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vintage set of six SM08 dining chairs in black leather designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's. In original good condition with some signs of use.
This is a rare editi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Set of Four Cees Braakman for Pastoe Model SA07 Beech Chairs w/ Pale Gray Seats
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 SA07 Japanese series dining chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960. Minimal yet comfortable, these chairs have blonde beech frames in very original condition with visible ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Upholstery, Beech
Set of 4 SM08 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Usm Pastoe 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 4 chairs designed by Cees Brakman for USM Pastoe ( labbel under the seat)
Model SM08
Structure in nickel-plated steel, seat and backrest covered by black leatherette
Backrest ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Cees Braakman Seating
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Steel
Original Pastoe Dutch Minimalist SM01 Chair by Cees Braakman, 1954
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This rare and hard to find Dutch Minimalist design chair was designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s and has model name SM01. The chair has a metal frame and the seat and backrest are...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Alvar Aalto Style Lounge Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low back lounge chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Refinished and newly upholstered in natural canvas with bent natural plywood frame in the style of Alvar Aalto. In good original co...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Canvas, Plywood
Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman, Tibor Reich
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands, circa 1958. This striking model was numbered FM07 and is part of the iconic Japanese series designed by Braakman.
The design is marked by the straight lines of the black frame and the more geometric shapes of the upholstered seat, backrest and armrests. A modern and minimalist design that is visually attractive from all angles, while at the same time very comfortable to sit in.
The chairs have been completely restored and are in excellent condition. The pair has been reupholstered in a beautiful ecru 'Iris' fabric by Tibor Reich...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Steel
FT14 Armchair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1954
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Barcelona, ES
FT14 armchair designed by Cees Braakman in 1954 for Pastoe, Netherlands. Teak wood frame with new upholstery with Checker fabric for Maharam by Alexander Girard.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Cees Braakman 'SM05' Wire Chairs for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six vintage "SM05' wire chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s. Classic minimalist style, these black enameled wire frame chairs are sleek and sophisticated and come with r...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Wire
Set of 4 vintage teak Pastoe, Cees Braakman 1960s design dining chairs
By Cees Braakman
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These timeless teak chairs were designed by Cees Braakman in the 1960s for Pastoe. The slender wooden legs and well-shaped backrest, combined with excellent seating comfort and uphol...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Mid-Century Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs in Red
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 stylish, Dutch Mid-Century, Cees Braakman Japanese series dining chairs with black enameled metal frames and red reupholstered seats and backs. In original condition with so...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
"Flamingo" Set of Two Cees Braakman for Pastoe Rocking Chairs, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful, rare Black and White set of two wire "Flamingo" rocking chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s. In original good condition. The chairs made in a metal wire f...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Mid-Century "Combex" White Wire Hoop Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century white "Combex" hoop chair by Dutch post-war design great Cees Braakman for renowned manufacturer Pastoe. Enameled wire metal frame with black rubber foot caps. In origina...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Set of 6 Pastoe FM33 Arm Chairs with Wenge arms and Tubular Metal Legs in Gray
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. These chairs have gray newly reupholstered seating with lightly refinished Wenge arm rests and tubular chrome legs. In g...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Chrome
Midcentury Dining or Restaurant Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century chair is designed by Cees Braakman.
It is manufactured during the 50's by UMS Pastoe in the Netherlands.
They can be used as dining chairs or sid...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Faux Leather, Wood
Set of 6 ‘SM08’ Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Great set of 6 ‘SM08’ dining chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe during the 1960s. A beautiful minimalist design which features a sleek metal frame combined with the original...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Steel Wire Stool Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice attractive, steel Wire Foot stool. Black color. Model FM06
Super rare. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958. Good condition.
Normal wear and tear.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chair FM08 with Loose Cushions by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This easy chair was designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s for famous Dutch furniture manufacturer Pastoe. Its shell is covered in black vinyl, standing on four elegantly shaped blac...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Steel
Three dining room chairs SB03 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
Exceptional set of three SB03 dining chairs, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1950s. Braakman’s innovative use of bent plywood is beautifully showcased in the chairs’ curv...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Fabric, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair FT14 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Elegance and beauty arre the words that describe this chair best. It was designed by Cees Braakman for the famous Dutch Pastoe label.
The chair has a frame of teak wood and has been...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Set of 4 SG 1200 dining chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1970s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 SG 1200 dining chairs designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.
The chairs have a pine wood frame with grey fabric seats.
Cool and stury timeless chairs
1970s - The Netherlan...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Pine
2x Combex Wire Chair + Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950er Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Absolutely rare set consisting of two chairs and a coffee table.
In good to very good condition with slight signs of wear, minor missing parts on the chairs, see pictures.
Armchair...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Herentals, BE
The minimalist chairs designed by Cees Braakman in 1960 belong to his Japanese Series.
They are made of very dark green lacquered afro-teak and over time they have been fitted with ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four stylish chairs was designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Dutch Post-war powerhouse furniture manufacturer Pastoe. They have black enameled metal frames and ar...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Set of 8 ‘Flamingo’ Steel Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Chicago, IL
The ‘Flamingo’ dining chair, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1960s, is a nod to mid-century Dutch minimalism. The design features a chrome-plated wire-mesh frame with cur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Steel
Black KM05 Wire Stool by Cees Braakman & Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1960's
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This wire stool, model KM05, is a classic and timeless design by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe in the early 1950s. This piece is an original version from the 1960's tha...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Cees Braakman curved ladder chairs 1950s Holland
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of rare chairs . Nicely curved ladder back ,Solid Teak frame , ,comes with beathiful curved Plywood seat . Upholstered...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Teak
Cees Braakman "Combex" Newly Powder Coated Black Metal Wire Hoop Chair by Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century "Combex" hoop chair by icon Cees Braakman for Dutch manufacturer Pastoe. Has a newly powder coated black enameled metal frame with black rubber foot caps. The frame is in...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Wire
Pastoe KM05 wire stool Cees Braakman 1950s Holland
By Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch vintage design wire stool. The stool was designed by Cees Braakman and released in a collaboration between Pastoe and Tomado. The condition is reasonable, some damaged (the pr...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metallic Thread
Pastoe FM08 lounge chair by Cees Braakman, 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Pastoe FM08 comes in the swivel version with a star base. The contemporary black vinyl upholstery is in very good condition, with only slight wear on the armrest corners. The bl...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Faux Leather
Cees Braakman Birch Loveseat for Pastoe with New Canvas Cushion
By Cees Braakman, Alvar Aalto, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alvar Aalto style bent birch framed loveseat with original strapping and new natural canvas cushion. This Model FB06 was designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe in the 1950s. Lovese...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Birch, Canvas
Cees Braakman & Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe Wire Frame Chair with Cream Cushion
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman & Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe wire frame chair with new cream upholstered seat cushion. Well loved, with heavy patina. In very original co...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage Cees Braakman en teck et tissu années 60
By Cees Braakman
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 50 60, beau design attribué au designer néerlandais Cees Braakman, en teck, assises en tissu lainé vert, très bon état général, assise ferme ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Teak
Mid-Century PASTOE FM08 Swiffle Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1959
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Experience timeless sophistication with the iconic Mid-Century Pastoe FM08 Swiffle chair, a masterpiece of design by Cees Braakman dating back to 1959. Crafted by the visionary desig...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Pastoe "Sm05" Black Wire Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in DE MEERN, NL
PASTOE "SM05" BLACK WIRE CHAIR BY CEES BRAAKMAN, NETHERLANDS 1960S
The PASTOE SM05 black wire chair by renowned Dutch designer Cees Braakman is a mid-century modern masterpiece that...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal, Metallic Thread
Pastoe Wire Stool Model Km05, Cees Braakman 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch Design Icon. This Metal Wire stool. model KM05, early 1950s White color. Some normal Wear and Tear.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
4 Early Edition Wire Chairs by Cees Braakman & A. Dekker for UMS Pastoe, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe, Adriaan Dekker
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Are you looking to add a touch of mid-century elegance to your dining space? Look no further than this exquisite set of 4 early edition Wire chairs by renowned designers Cees Braakma...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal, Metallic Thread
Pastoe: 6 mid-century teak chairs by Cees Braakman, reupholstered
By Cees Braakman
Located in Zemst, BE
6 mid-century teak chairs
Authentic chairs by the famous dutch company Pastoe.
Designed by Cees Braakman
The chairs are made in full teakwood, except the backs: teakwood veneer.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Seating
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Teak
Otto Kolbe Easy Chair Produced by Walter Knoll in America
By Cees Braakman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare wide easy chair designed by Otto Kolb. Produced by Walter Knoll in America.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Steel
Mid-Century FT30 Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century side chair, model FT30, is designed by Cees Braakman.
It is manufactured during the 50's by UMS Pastoe in the Netherlands.
The legs and the arm...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century FT30 Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century side chair, model FT30, is designed by Cees Braakman.
It is manufactured during the 50's by UMS Pastoe in the Netherlands.
The legs and the arm...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Teak, Bouclé
Cees Braakman Wire Chair for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Amazing sculptural wire chair designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. This piece features a wire mesh body upon an angular hairpin base. It comes with original detachable vinyl seat pa...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
3 system armchairs, attributed to Cees Braakman, Edition Pastoe circa 1950/1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 system armchairs, attributed to Cees Braakman, Edition Pastoe circa 1950/1960
woodwork in good condition, foam and fabric to change
price is for one
3 are available
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Wool, Beech
Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Beautiful sculptural wire chair designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands. This piece features a wire mesh body upon an angular sled base. Measures 23”’W x 24” D x 29” H back...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé,
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe
fabric to redo
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Upholstery, Beech
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, Set of 6 Chairs
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman, 6 chairs for Editions Pastoe circa 1950
completely to restore.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Birch
Pair of 1950s Pastoe wire chairs by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker
By Cees Braakman, Adriaan Dekker, Pastoe
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A pair of rare, 1950s, metal wire chairs designed by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for UMS Pastoe in the color white with black base.
Early editio...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Seating
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Metal
Cees Braakman seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Cees Braakman seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cees Braakman seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Cees Braakman were created in the mid-century modern style in netherlands during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Friso Kramer, UMS Pastoe, and Martin Visser. Prices for Cees Braakman seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $21,025, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,610.
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