Armstoel met een gesneden gevlochten rozet en bekleed met groene trijp met rode ruitmotieven c. 1894 - 1900

This armchair was created by Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel. It features carved wood detailing and woven upholstery. The chair's frame shows off its wooden construction, its rectilinear form emphasized by the light color and smooth finish. The exposed joinery and the carved rosette are subtle details, likely made with hand tools. The woven textile on the seat and back hints at the mechanized production of textiles characteristic of the era. The chair combines handcraft and industrial production. This reflects the tensions present in the early 20th century between the desire for handcrafted authenticity and the inevitability of mass production. The chair's design suggests a slower, more deliberate approach to furniture making, while also embracing the materials and techniques of the industrial age. Paying attention to these elements allows us to appreciate the piece as more than just a functional object. It's a material record of a moment in time, reflecting the changing landscape of labor and aesthetics.