Mid 20th Century Armchair Designed by Wim Rietveld for Dutch manufacturer Gispen (est. 1916 by Willem Hendrik Gispen (b. 1890- d. 1981) There is a manufacturers label on the base - catalogues from the period document the designer as Wim Rietveld and the model number. This chair was first shown at the 10th Milan Triennale in 1954 This model 1401 has a enamelled metal tubular frame with rectangular bakelite armrests. The frame is black and has been newly upholstered in blue De Ploeg fabric. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution