Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zn Set of Four Chairs in Oak

Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zn, set of four chairs, oak, corduroy fabric, The Netherlands, 1930s

These striking Art Deco chairs were designed by Dutch architect and designer Hendrik Wouda during the 1930s for H. Pander & Zn. Crafted in oak, the chairs exemplify Wouda’s distinctive balance between geometric precision and structural clarity. The absence of armrests enhances their sleek and refined silhouette, allowing the linear construction and proportions to take center stage. The solid frame and well-defined angles give the chairs a sturdy yet sculptural presence.


Hendrik Wouda (1885-1946) was a Dutch designer and architect. After studying at the Academie voor Beeldende en Technische Wetenschappen and the Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten in The Hague, Wouda started working at the office of the esteemed architect H.P. Berlage. During World War I, Wouda began working for the renowned furniture company Pander & Zonen in The Hague. Here, he developed a very statuesque style that was inspired by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This style, also known as the New Hague School, is a movement that emphasized geometric form language, simple proportions and constructivist decorations. De Stijl played a major role in the development of the formal language and use of colors of this movement.