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C683 | Kho Liang Ie
C684 | Kho Liang Ie
070 | Kho Liang Ie
F978 | Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Chaise Longue | Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
F511 | Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
F587 | Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
F141 | Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Rocking Chair | Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
F154 | Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Kho Liang le (1927, Magelang, Indonesia) came to the Netherlands around 1949,
where he trained as an interior designer and designer at the Rietveld Academy.
In 1958 he was appointed aesthetic consultant and designer at Artifort. His contribution
shifted Artifort’s focus to the top of the international market. Kho Liang le attracted
foreign designers such as Pierre Paulin and Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI, which have
made their influence noticeable right up to the present day. As an interior designer,
Kho Liang le made his name with his design for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the
1960’s. His work reflects purity, warmth and freedom.
Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI (1935, London, England) trained at the Royal College of Art
in London. In 1962, he designed his first series of small office fauteuils for Artifort.
His designs introduced Artifort to the international market for contract design. In the
beginning, Harcourt designed mostly seats for reception areas. His first design for
Artifort, the 042 series, was an immediate international success. His philosophy is that
the chair should focus on the person and not the other way around. Harcourt won
many prizes and in 1978 he was awarded the title of ‘Royal Designer for Industry’.
Heritage Collection
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Kho Liang Ie
Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
