
Braakman, Cees
Cees Braakman (1917-1995) The Netherlands Cees Braakman began working at Pastoe in 1934 at the age of 17. His father was a head draftsman at the company. He help produce the classical designs that Pastoe made at that time. After the war Braakman was sent to the USA to study other manufacturers design and production processes. He visited twelve companies but was most inspired at Herman Miller were he learned about the work of Charles and Ray Eames. When he returned to Holland he began experimenting with bending plywood and created the first modern line of furniture for Pastoe. This line of furniture was well supported and promoted by ‘Stichting Goed Wonen’ (Good Living Foundation). A group devoted to improve the standard of living both for designers and consumers. Braakman devoted much of his attention to the design of modular cabinets, such as the U+N series, with the accent on first class materials.
Second Hand: about 50% online;
Collectors Items: about 25% online;
More information by mail.
Over almost 30 years BeBoB is an organization, founded as a foundation out of caring about the 20th century design in combination with recycling. BeBoB follows minimum allowed list prices or less in new classics and collects over the years good industrial design objects as well as collectors items, which got sold for fair prices. BeBoB works as green as possible,brings a minimum of 10% of the profit to charity and is not focused on maximum profit money-wise and for that a good partner to deal with.
Second Hand: about 50% online;
Collectors Items: about 25% online;
More information by mail.
New : list-price, discount often starts from 10% and if you trade products you get an extreme good price.
Vintage / Bottom End ; mostly 35% to 65% of the list-price, often redone by our atelier. We offer excellent service on a beautiful location. And ... we'll try to find solutions in case you end up with any trouble with your purchase.
Collector's Items ; early produced products, more expensive but also a better investment.
We can find almost all Design Classics on request.
Second Hand: about 50% online;
Collectors Items: about 25% online;
More information by mail.
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