Miniature Dining Room Set by Ko Verzuu for Ado, 1930s, Set of 6

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A rare mini-set designed by Ko Verzuu for ADO. The set was sold as a 'Dining Room in a Box'. This was the smallest sized furniture that ADO made.

Between 1925 and 1955 Dutch designer Ko Verzuu designed many toys under the influence of the Dutch Modernist De Stijl painters. His designs were inextricably bound up with innovations in art, health care and pedagogy in the first half of the 20th century. In 1920, the sanatorium Berg en Bosch was founded in the sanctuary on the outskirts of Apeldoorn. This sanatorium offered rest and care to tuberculosis patients. Once patients had recovered from their illness, returning to regular working life often proved to be difficult. In order to prepare patients better for their reintegration, the sanatorium developed a modern treatment: occupational therapy. One of the ways this took shape was in the production of wooden toys. These toys were given the name ADO; an abbreviation that initially stood for Arbeid door Onvolwaardigen (Labour by the Deficient), but was wisely changed to Apart Doelmatig Onverwoestbaar (Special Functional Indestructible) in 1962.
The chairs measure 4.1 x 3.5 x 6cm high. The table 10.9 x 6.9 x 4.9cm high. The sideboard 11.2 x 4.5 x 8.9cm high.

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Creator	Ko Verzuu
Manufacturer	Ado
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1930 to 1939
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Modernist
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Some minor paint losses
Product Code	MB-1782209
Materials	Plywood, Lacquer
Color	Orange, white
Width	12 cm 4.4 inch
Depth	5 cm 1.8 inch
Height	9 cm 3.5 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
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