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Galvanitas.
Galvanitas S16, S22 chairs, Dutch industrial models 1960-1980 — stackable tubular steel seating, restored and authenticated.
- Country
- Pays-Bas
- Founded
- 1933
Galvanitas
Galvanitas — Dutch manufacturer of industrial and school furniture founded in 1933 — has produced for decades tubular lacquered steel chairs of a robustness that made them emblematic of post-war functional design. The S16, S22 and their variants equipped schools, workshops and canteens across Northern Europe.
Why vintage Galvanitas at LAPIERRE
LAPIERRE Galvanitas selection focuses on original 1960-1980 pieces, sourced in coherent sets. The lacquered steel tubular structure is built to last; we restore the paint where required, respecting original RAL codes. Seats and backs in moulded plywood are checked and re-slung as needed.
Iconic models we source
- S16: most widespread school model, fine tubular structure, curved moulded plywood seat
- S22: reinforced variant with cross-brace, more robust, often workshop-grade
- Tall variants: stools and bar chairs in the same family
- Mixed sets: 4-12 chairs, mono-colour or mixed period colours
Recognising authenticity
The Galvanitas stamp is typically present under the seat. Factory welds are clean and homogeneous. The original palette is recognisable by its depth and by the epoxy lacquer quality. Modern reissues use thinner steel and less durable paint.
LAPIERRE process for Galvanitas
We source as coherent sets in France and the Netherlands. Each chair is inspected, paint redone where needed, seat checked and re-slung. Delivered assembled across France and Europe.
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