“Strip” Dining Set by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, 1970s

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“Strip” Dining Set by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, 1970s

Sculptural Dutch design. Postmodern purity.

Wood as volume, vision, and voice.

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Designed by Gijs Bakker in the early 1970s for Dutch manufacturer Castelijn, the “Strip” dining set is an iconic expression of radical minimalism and postmodern sculptural form. Comprising a dining table and four matching chairs, the set is made entirely of dark-stained, laminated slats of wood — a construction technique that both names and defines the collection.

The chairs feature a continuous ribbon-like silhouette with curved backs and legs, cut and bent from stacked wooden strips, offering a surprisingly ergonomic and visually unified profile. The rectangular table echoes this sculptural logic, with its signature leg cut-outs and slab-like proportions anchoring the composition.

The set is in good vintage condition, with some visible traces of wear including surface scratches, slight fading, and tonal variation in the wood — all consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and fully functional, it retains its bold visual presence and remains a collectible example of Bakker’s early work.

Perfect for sculptural modernist interiors, creative dining areas, or as a standout postmodern collectible in a design-conscious environment.

Set Includes: 1 dining table + 4 side chairs.

Designer: Gijs Bakker

Model: “Strip”

Manufacturer: Castelijn, The Netherlands

Year: Early 1970s

Materials: Laminated wood strips, dark-stained finish

Condition: Good vintage condition. Structurally sound. Occasional color fading and scratches, and general signs of age. See detailed photos.

Dimensions: Table height 73 cm, width 170 cm, depth 85 cm. Chairs height 76 cm, width 44 cm, depth 48 cm, seat height 43 cm.

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