Dutch furniture company ‘t Spectrum — later Spectrum — was established in 1941 with a run of pieces that were spare and outwardly industrial in appearance. Its early armchairs and dining chairs were often framed in tubular metal, and boast clearly defined lines and minimal curves. The vintage ‘t Spectrum seating in the decades that followed, which was designed by the likes of Gerrit Rietveld and Wim van Gelderen, is characterized by the angular forms and Pop art-hued colors that we associate with the best of mid-century modernism.
‘t Spectrum emerged in 1941 as an offshoot of the Dutch fabric manufacturer De Ploeg. When a shortage of textiles and other materials took shape owing to the demands of the Second World War, De Ploeg director Piet Blijenburg changed gears, and sought to broaden the manufacturer’s offerings as well as prevent the company's employees from being forced into work for occupying military forces.
‘t Spectrum was a brand devoted to furniture and interiors — as well as goods and decor for the home such as coat racks, napkin rings and beds. Legendary modernist furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld — an integral part of the Dutch art and design movement of the early 20th century called De Stijl — was brought on in a supervisory role in its early days, and designer Martin Visser was installed to oversee the production of furniture.
The end of the war brought a greater availability of metals and other materials to ‘t Spectrum, which became more focused on creating affordable furniture for the era’s new homeowners. A new factory designed by Rietveld was built in Bergeijk in 1957. During the late 1960s, ‘t Spectrum offered a richer range of furnishings, incorporating alluring hardwoods and leathers as part of sophisticated lines of seating and other pieces designed in the mid-century modern style. Visser recruited the likes of Friso Kramer, Benno Premsela, Constant Nieuwenhuys and others to design for ‘t Spectrum over the years.
With competition for cheaper furniture on the rise in the 1970s, ‘t Spectrum liquidated in 1974. A group of employees acquired the designs and continued the company under the name of Arspect. The firm produced ‘t Spectrum designs and works from other designers.
Arspect closed its doors in 1986. A former employee bought the company and renewed it with the name Spectrum. Today, Spectrum operates in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, creating contemporary designs alongside pieces dating back to the look and feel of the products offered by the original manufacturer. The company is also reproducing original designs created by Visser and Rietveld.
On 1stDibs, browse a selection of vintage ‘t Spectrum Bergijk seating, tables, storage pieces and more.
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Set of Four Dining Chairs in Wenge and Straw
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, set of four 'SE82/SE02' dining chairs, wengé, straw, the Netherlands, design 1960, production 1960-1974 These four ‘SE82’ dining chairs, designed by M...
Straw, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern KW26 Floating Sideboard by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern KW26 floating sideboard. Design by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Bergeijk. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Black lacquered wenge base wi...
Metal
Mid-Century Martin Visser Lounge Chair in Charcoal with Chrome Frame
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, chrome framed chair with new charcoal upholstered seat and backrest and contrasting blonde armrests. Designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum in the early 1960s. Wood ...
Chrome
Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Dick van der Net
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a beautiful set of 2 size 38/size 08 Martin Visser easy chairs for 't Spectrum in collaboration with designer Dick van der Net. This model has been produced by 't Spectrum fr...
Metal
Small Martin Visser BZ29 Sofa for t' Spectrum in Plum with Teak Armrests, 1960
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Visser's BZ29 settee for 't Spectrum features a rectilinear black enameled metal frame with square-section legs and flat teak armrests that extend outward at seat level. The a...
Steel
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery
By Hans Elli, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum, sofa or settee, model 'sz18', chrome-plated metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1970-71 This sofa is designed by Hans Ell for 't Spectrum. A rare model, as th...
Chrome, Metal
Large KW85 Sideboard by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, the Netherlands
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This minimalistic and modernist sideboard, model KW85, was designed by Martin Visser for ’t Spectrum in the Netherlands in 1965. It is made from black lacquered veneer wood and has w...
Metal
Martin Visser SZ13 Three-Piece Leather Sectional Seating Group
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Dutch manufacturer 't Spectrum, the SZ13 seating system by Martin Visser pairs tubular chrome frames with thick sling-style leather seats and backrests. The three-piece g...
Chrome
Martin Visser Sofa or Sleeper Sofa for 't Spectrum, Netherlands
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice sofa designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. Freshly re-upholstered with new fabric and foam. Structure in metal. 2 positions, can be converting in bed.
Metal
Dd01 Bergeyk Wall Unit by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1950s
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Delft, NL
Dd01 Bergeyk wall unit by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1950s A wall unit designed by Martin Visser a Dutch designer for the Dutch Company 't Spectrum. A black lacquered metal unit...
Metal
Martin Visser SZ04 Lounge Chairs Sofa 't Spectrum, 1964
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 3 lounge chairs model SZ04 designed by Martin Visser and manufacturer by 't Spectrum, The Netherlands 1964. These lounge chairs can ...
Stainless Steel
1965, Martin Visser, SZ01 Tubular Easy Chair in Very Rare Black Artificial Cane
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredibl...
Metal
Set of 3 Rare 'Delft' Shelves by Constant Nieuwenhuijs for 't Spectrum, 1957
By Constant Nieuwenhuys, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 3 shelves, called 'delft ', is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuijs. Nieuwenhuijs was a member of the CoBrA movement. He is known as a F...
Metal
Pair of Martin Visser SZ48 Lounge Chairs for 't Spectrum, Beige/Cream Wool, 1965
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined pair of SZ48 lounge chairs designed by Martin Visser in 1965 and produced by 't Spectrum, the Dutch manufacturer behind much of Visser's best-known work. Visser is one of t...
Steel
Sculptural Lucite, Brass and Glass Cocktail Table by Spectrum Ltd
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Hanover, MA
Washington cocktail table by Spectrum Limited. Very thick bevelled glass top 36 inches by 48 inches. Rectangular form polished cast brass base with fo...
Brass
1950s Benno Premsela DZ84 Mirror White Lacquered Frame 't Spectrum
By Benno Premsla, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The DZ84 wall mirror by Benno Premsela for Dutch manufacturer 't Spectrum presents a deliberate geometric dialogue: a square mirror panel set within a deep, circular white lacquered ...
Lacquer, Mirror
$748Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Side Table Designed by Walter Antonis for I-Form, Holland, 1978
By Walter Antonis, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rare side table designed by Walter Antonis for I-Form, Holland, 1978. This table was one of Walter Antonis' last designs when he started his own company I-Form after leaving 't Spectrum. Only 40...
Metal
Niall O`Flynn for Spectrum Model Rascal Chair, 1997
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Niall O'Flynn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This chair was designed by architect and designer Niall O'Flynn for Dutch manufacturer spectrum in the year 1997. It was produced for a short period of 4 years. The chair is rare a...
Metal
Rare, Original Set of 'Twello' Nesting Tables by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of three nesting tables are a design by Martin Visser for the Dutch design firm 't Spectrum. These tables have been given the name 'Twello' and were only in production for 1...
Metal
Cabinet "Borculo" by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Borculo, Netherlands 1970s
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Very rare cabinet with sliding doors from the ''Borculo'' series. The ''Borculo'' is a series of cabinets that was designed by Marting Visser for 't Spectrum. The first designs of these series are from 1957. The collection of 1964 was designed in corporation with Jos Manders...
Glass, Wood, Wenge
Martin Visser Twello Nesting Tables for 'T Spectrum, 1956
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare set of nesting tables designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrym Bergeyk, Holland 1956. These tables are called Twello and they exist in different editions. These h...
Metal
$4,084 / set
H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in L 27.17 in
Pair of 'SZ01' Lounge Chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful pair of ‘SZ01’ lounge chairs designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in 1960. The model number SZ01 refers to the wicker material in which these chairs are made. It’s a ...
Steel
Gustavian Settee in Pale Grey with Linen Upholstery
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Gustavian settee crafted from beech and painted in pale grey, with a beautiful age-related patina revealing the warm tone of the wood in several areas. The settee is decorat...
Fabric, Beech
$45,270 / set
H 31.5 in W 54.73 in D 24.81 in
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Knoll, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...
Mirror, Leather
$6,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
On Hold|$11,700
H 39.5 in W 41 in D 36 in
Vintage Easy Chair by Warren Platner in Creme Velour, c. 1960s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic easy chair by Warren Platner for Knoll is modern, chic and effortless. Balancing rigid lines with smooth curves, the vintage lounge chair has a circular frame of welded st...
Steel
Martin Visser SZ01 Easy Chair for 't Spectrum, 1960
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful SZ01 easy chair designed by Martin Visser for Spectrum. This armchair was designed in 1960 and has been in production ever since. this easy chair is from the late 70s / ea...
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full of Mid-Century Modern style and quality, this vintage walnut sideboard offers plenty of storage and room for organization. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Walnut
Frits Henningsen Style Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen style settee in collaboration with Elizabeth Law of Elizabeth Law Design. Born and raised in South Carolina, Law draws inspirat...
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Six Mid-Century Wengé and rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Beautiful set of six mid-century dining chairs, combining robust solid wood construction with refined proportions and natural woven seats. The chairs feature distinctive sculpted ba...
Wicker, Rattan, Wenge
Black Leather Wooden Frame Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Grete Jalk
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Epitome of Mid-Century Elegance: The Jatoba Wooden Lounge Chair Experience timeless luxury in your living space? Look no further than our stunning Mid-Century Jatoba ...
Leather, Wood
$13,615 / set
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Osvaldo Borsani Set of Four Oak and Straw Dining Chairs for ABV, Italy 1937
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Osvaldo Borsani Set of Four Oak and Straw Dining Chairs for Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo, Italy 1937 Beautiful Geometrical backs in Pure Art Deco Style. Reference: Osvaldo Bo...
Straw, Oak
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
$8,750
H 35.5 in W 78 in D 27.5 in
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...
Ormolu
$1,588
H 16.74 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Floating Sideboard by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 2 bay wall unit model Cado with back panels. This is a original vintage floatin...
Oak
Settee In The Manner Of Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern armless settee in the style of Florence Knoll. Chrome base with angled rear legs and tufted black vinyl upholstery.
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H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, pair of dining room chairs, steel and leather, the Netherlands, 1960s. Pair of cognac leather dining chairs. The designs of Martin Visser characteri...
Chrome
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H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
Martin Visser Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, dining chairs, stainless steel, saddle leather, The Netherlands 1960s. Set of eight black leather chairs designed by Dutch designer Martin Visser in 1...
Stainless Steel
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H 29.34 in W 18.9 in D 25.6 in
Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens Dining Chairs in Cognac and Black Leather
By Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens for 't Spectrum, dining chairs, metal and leather, Netherlands, 1971. Eight tubular chairs with four with natural and four with black saddle leathe...
Metal, Steel
Hans Ell Grey Lounge Chair for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Hans Ell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum, lounge chair SZ18, the Netherlands, 1970s. This chair was designed by Hans Ell for 't Spectrum. This design has only been in pro...
Steel
Dutch Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Wengé and Cane
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, set of 8 dining chairs, wengé and rattan, The Netherlands, 1960s. A Dutch set of dining chairs that features a simplistic, modest design. The frame is...
Rattan, Wenge
Martin Visser Round Dining Table in Wengé for 'T Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, in Wenge´, by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, the Netherlands, 1960s. Beautiful patinated dining table with round top, divided into three parts. The base consist of ...
Wood, Wenge
Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens for 't Spectrum set of six dining chairs, metal and leather, the Netherlands 1971. Set of 6 tubular chairs with nat...
Metal, Steel
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Red Lounge Chairs
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Hans Elli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum, lounge chairs SZ18, The Netherlands, 1970s. This set of chairs was designed by Hans Ell for 't Spectrum. This design has only been in production for one...
Metal
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H 28.55 in W 23.63 in D 26.58 in
Martin Visser Easy Chairs in Steel and Cognac Leather for 't Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, set of armchairs, in steel and cognac leather, Netherlands, 1965. These modern, minimalist easy chairs are made of a tubular brushed steel in combina...
Steel
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H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Martin Visser Set of Four Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather for 't Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large set of dining room chairs, in stainless steel and leather, by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, the Netherlands, 1960s. Set of four cognac leather dining chairs. The designs ...
Stainless Steel
Martin Visser Round Tripod Dining Table for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table in pine by Martin Visser for t Spectrum, the Netherlands, 1960s. Round dining table with tripod base. This small dining table has an interesting base, which reminds o...
Pine, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 22.5 in
Niall O'Flynn galvanized metal "Rascal" dining chairs for Spectrum, 1997
By Niall O'Flynn, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4, extremely rare Niall O'Flynn galvanized metal "Rascal" dining chairs for Spectrum, 1997. Comfortable and great condition—some light signs of age on the legs. Viewable in...
Metal, Wire
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H 27.96 in W 74.02 in D 33.47 in
Martin Visser Natural Leather 3-Seater Sofa Model BZ55 for ’t Spectrum, 1960s
By Florence Knoll, George Nelson, 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Dronten, NL
A beautifully preserved example of Martin Visser’s Model BZ55 sofa for ’t Spectrum, the Dutch design house synonymous with refined modernism and functional elegance. Designed in the ...
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 93.31 in D 18.9 in
Modernist KW85 sideboard by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum, The Netherlands 1965.
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist KW85 sideboard by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum, The Netherlands 1965. This credenza is made out of black ebonized wenge wood with two white l...
Metal
Martin Visser Natural Leather Sofa BZ55
By Florence Knoll, George Nelson, Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare Martin Visser sofa BZ55 designed in 1968 for 't Spectrum. This model is pictured in the catalogue raisonné. A very modern design with comfortable down filled cushions. Flo...
Steel