Hendrik van Keppel (1914-1987) American Interior Designer

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Camel table designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green (Sotheby's)
Camel table designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green (Sotheby’s)

Hendrik Van Keppel was an American interior designer who lived from 1914 to 1987. He was professionally active in Los Angeles.

1938 Van Keppel and Taylor Green opened an interior design firm in Los Angeles. In 1939, they opened a retail store where customers could order custom-made furniture. They were famous for their clean-lined, modern, limited-edition furniture, such as metal frame outdoor furniture strung with yacht cords instead of upholstery.

Hendrik Van Keppel, Taylor Green Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Exhibited in the US Pavilion in the 1951 Milan Triennale) 1946
Hendrik Van Keppel, Taylor Green Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Exhibited in the US Pavilion in the 1951 Milan Triennale) 1946 (MoMA)

They started commercially producing furniture after WWII, using industrial raw materials. Enamelled steel was used to replace the gas piping used in previous versions. In 1948, they expanded their operation due to increased revenues.

Balboa Chrome, Brown-Saltman, and Mueller were among the clients of their mass-produced products in the 1950s. Brown Jourdan became a customer in the 1960s.

Sources

Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing.

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