Vibrant and idealistic: The Amsterdam School

Talented like-minded

Michel de Klerk (1884-1923), along with Van der Mey (1878-1949) and Kramer (1881-1961), sowed the seeds of the Amsterdam School in the office of Eduard Cuypers (1859-1927). Eduard was a full cousin of the architect P.J.H. Cuypers. At the bureau, both arts and crafts and architectural designs were made.

Later, Michel de Klerk and Hildo Krop (1884 - 1970) became associated with the furniture factory 't Woonhuys. They created a furor with their work in "Amsterdam School Style" and became famous furniture designers.

Architectural highlights

The first highlight of the Amsterdam School style, The Shipping House (Dutch: Scheepvaarthuis), was built in 1916. Van der Mey's most famous work. Today, Het Scheepvaarthuis serves as Grand Hotel Amrâth (De blauwe Deel supplied the furniture for this hotel throughArt Deco Webstorel! See Pinterest) De Bijenkorf in The Hague by Piet Kramer from 1924-1926 is considered the last great example of this style.

The unique art deco lamps below are based on the Amsterdam School style. 

Style elements

Expressionist, curved lines, pointed angles and exuberant, decorative elements: Some characteristics of the Amsterdam School style. For example, the parabola shape is a frequently recurring element. Deep colors like purple, red and emerald green suit the style well. Furniture in dark, warm mahogany is also inseparable from the Amsterdam School.

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Also take a look at the Collector's items category for our latest pieces of authentic Amsterdam School lamps. These spectacular lamps are no longer manufactured.