Technical documents

• S16 Chairs Dimensions (PDF)
• S16 Floor Glides Assembly Manual (PDF)

The school chair of the past, in the colours of today

The S16 from Galvanitas is the school chair of the 1960s. He was in almost all schools in the Netherlands. And that went remarkably well. Due to its minimalist design and industrial look, the chair is extremely popular today. The S16 from Galvanitas is without a doubt a classic and fits perfectly into current interior trends.

A special design chair
The chair was designed and produced by Galvanitas in Oosterhout in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They opted for a design with the typical compass legs. Instead of the usual tube construction, the designer opted for a frame made of pressed sheet steel. A very solid and at the same time revolutionary design for that time. Wim Rietveld, one of the pioneers of industrial design in the Netherlands, described the furniture as functional: 'well-shaped, sturdy, usable and inexpensive'.

A chair made for intensive use
The S16 was specially intended for intensive use in public buildings, such as schools, institutions and canteens. Galvanitas is (still) known for its quality and reliability. The seat and backrest, produced in West Germany, are the epitome of German gründlichkeit. So top quality.

Dutch industrial design at its best
The chair became a popular style icon of the emerging industrial Dutch style. It is still a much sought-after design classic, both in the Netherlands and abroad. With this chair, you bring the perfect 'urban industrial' look into your home. It is ideal for use in a bar or restaurant, but certainly does not look out of place in a private interior. Dutch industrial design at its best.

Galvanitas S16 just like before
De Machinekamer, in collaboration with Galvanitas, offers you the unique opportunity to order brand new S16 chairs. Furniture from the original factory and made with the original product moulds. All newly manufactured parts are completely identical and interchangeable with the original. Just like back then. The only concession – the frame is now welded instead of soldered – benefits the environment. The frame and seat are available in different colours. This way you give your own twist to this well-known classic.

The Galvanitas S16 in colour
The Galvanitas S16 is available in 8 new powder coating colours. For the backrest, you can choose from oak & walnut wood. There is also a choice of 6 new fabric colours.

Product information

Material: frame made of folded sheet steel. Seat upholstered. Backrest made of lacquered walnut veneer.
Warranty: 2 years
Construction: Welded frame. The seat and backrest are mounted with a classic bolt connection.
Delivery: fully assembled.

De Machinekamer for the business market
The S16 chair is suitable for private, but certainly also for business use. If you would like to order multiple S16 chairs, please contact us. We will then make a quote for you without obligation.