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Artifort Lighting

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The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.

Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.

Then named H. Wagemans & Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.

Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.

Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture, but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.

Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.

Find a collection of vintage Artifort lounge chairs, tables and more on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Artifort
Rare "Magneto" Floor Lamp Designed by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, 1956, Holland
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in Antwerp, BE
First edition rare designed by H. Fillekes model "Magneto" floor lamp for Artiforte, the Netherlands designed in 1956. This special floor lamp is well known for his unique magnet bal...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

‘Magneto’ Floor Lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, the Netherlands, 1954
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
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Early ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Lighting

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Model "H1016" Lamp by Artiforte
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Introducing the extraordinary Model "H1016" Lamp by Artiforte, a hanging lamp that showcases a mesmerizing blend of plexiglass and brass. With its cylindrical shape and distinctive d...
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Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Steel Wall Sconces by RAAK for Artifort
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A pair of elegant modern wall lights with the steel bobeche / reflector being cantilevered over the support structure. Documentation: Artifort Label is on interior of the reflector.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Artifort Lighting

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Rare table lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands
By H. Fillekes, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A top quality manufactured desk lamp by Dutch designer H. Fillekes who worked for Rotterdam based lighting company Artiforte A nickel plated sculptured tripod base holds a grey e...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Artifort Lighting

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Brass, Nickel

“ST46” Floor Lamp by Kho Liang Ie for Artiforte, Netherlands 1950
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning rare floor lamp, model “ST46”, designed by Kho Liang Ie and manufactured by Artiforte in the Netherlands in 1950. This is a first edition of this design! The elegant piec...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Artifort Lighting

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Metal

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Artifort lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Artifort lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Artifort lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Artifort 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 lighting by Gijs Bakker, Mobach, and Niek Hiemstra. Prices for Artifort lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,945 and can go as high as $3,107, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,468.

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