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De Ster Gelderland/Gelderland

The furniture manufacturer De Ster Gelderland, originally from the Netherlands, is a benchmark of 20th century furniture design.
Their total mastery of woodworking is evident. Its sculpted structures, organic lines and high technical quality make its pieces stand the test of time with an enviable contemporaneity.

In 1936, Koene Oberman, the son of a Friesian timber merchant, received 200 guilders from his father to start his own business. In Culemborg, which had a long tradition of handmade furniture, he became one of the first to start mass-producing furniture. This is how "Meubelindustrie Gelderland" was born. From the old locomotive depot at the station, Oberman transformed Gelderland into an important company.

Shortly after the war, it achieved international growth. This led to foreign manufacturers producing Gelderland models. In the 1950s, Oberman hired external designers. The Danish design by Ib Kofod Larssen was produced under license and Rob Parry designed several pieces of furniture. In 1969, Jan des Bouvrie made his debut as a furniture designer with his Cube sofa. Following in this tradition, many designers followed, such as Henk Vos and his sons Bart Vos and Roderick Vos, Scholten & Baijings, Lex Pott and Studio Truly Truly. In short, Gelderland offers a beautiful showcase of Dutch design history.

Throughout its almost 90-year history, Gelderland has produced many iconic models. For example, the Cube Sofa (430) by Jan des Bouvrie and the 4800 series by Henk Vos, which are still relevant today. In the 1950s, Rob Parry's Lotus and 1611 armchairs were indispensable in Dutch living rooms. The rich history of the collection continues to be a source of inspiration for the designers with whom Gelderland collaborates.
Many of the brand's classics can be seen at the RSGA Design Museum.