Armstoel, ontwerp Jan de Meijer 1925 - 1929

This armchair was designed by Jan de Meijer, though we don't know exactly when. Looking at this chair, I imagine De Meijer wanted to make something solid, something comforting. It's almost like a hug you can sit in! What I love is how the light catches the wood grain, making these amazing patterns. It's like nature had a hand in the design, even though it’s clearly very crafted. I wonder what it was like for him, choosing the wood, feeling the texture, figuring out how to put it all together. Did he sit in it and think about who else would sit there? Did he imagine them reading, or chatting, or just taking a moment to breathe? It makes you think about the connection between the person who makes something and the person who uses it. And, really, isn't that what art is all about?