The Dutch Angle is a collection of carefully recreated Dutch household objects from the 1930s to the 1970s. Inspired by the clean lines of Nieuwe Zakelijkheid, Bauhaus, and postwar functionalism, the set brings together the furniture, electronics, and everyday items that defined generations of Dutch interiors.
Many of these designs were remarkably progressive for their time. When wood was the predominant material for furnature, tubular-steel, bakelite and never seen before inventions, like the cantilever chairs, challenged the traditional idea of furniture, modular shelving adapted to changing homes, and colourful household products proved that even ordinary objects could be practical and beautifully designed. Today they are celebrated as icons of Dutch design, but for decades they were simply the things people lived with every day.
Whether you're building a period European home, visualising historical architecture, or simply looking for authentic mid-century details, The Dutch Angle offers a glimpse into a uniquely Dutch approach to modern living.
Brabantia
- Formica Kitchen Chair (3 variants) – Simple chrome-tube kitchen chairs with Formica seat and backrest, found in countless Dutch kitchens during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Formica Kitchen Table – Matching chrome and Formica table designed for everyday family use.
- Kitchen Step Ladder – Folding three-step kitchen ladder made from steel tubing and Formica, a practical household classic.
- Round Cookie Tin – Decorative steel storage tin with colourful mid-century graphics.
- Bread Bin (Round Front) – Curved-front steel bread bin typical of postwar Dutch kitchens.
- Bread Bin (Fall Front) – Space-saving bread bin with a folding front panel.
- Ontbijtkoek Tin – Storage tin with an integrated pull-out wooden board for slicing ontbijtkoek.
DAF
- DAF 55 Sedan – Compact family car featuring DAF's unique Variomatic continuously variable transmission.
Gispen
- 404 Fauteuil – Elegant tubular-steel chair originally designed for the SS Nieuw Amsterdam in 1936.
- 412 Fauteuil – Comfortable cantilever armchair with flowing chrome tubing and upholstered cushions.
- 413 Chair – Upright tubular-steel chair combining modernist design with everyday practicality.
- 415 Fauteuil – Wim Rietveld's angular postwar lounge chair with a lightweight steel frame.
- 663 Shelving System (1-, 2- and 3-bay) – Modular steel shelving system that could be expanded to suit different spaces.
- 7800 Kleurodesk – Modular office desk system from metal with interchangeable coloured steel panels.
Mart Stam
- S34 Chair – Iconic cantilever chair demonstrating the possibilities of tubular-steel construction.
Pastoe
- BB04 Cabinet – Birch plywood cabinet in Pastoe's functional design philosophy.
- CB52 Cabinet (2 variants) – Birch plywood cabinet from the Combex series with colourful sliding doors.
Philips
- B0X97U Radio – Stylish vacuum tube radio from the golden age of Dutch consumer electronics.
- B2X80U Radio – Compact Bakelite tube radio combining simple lines with excellent sound quality.
- L0X90T Radio – Distinctive postwar radio representing Philips' transition toward modern styling.
- 17TX250A Television – Early Dutch television set with an optional matching stand.
PTT
- T65 Telephone – The classic Dutch rotary telephone found in homes and offices throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Tomado
- Cookie Tin – Colourful storage tin featuring Tomado's iconic kaleidoscopic pattern.
- Wall Shelf System (2 variants + wide combination) – Lightweight modular wall shelving made from painted steel wire and wooden shelves.
Electrical fittings
- Flush-mounted Bakelite Rotary Light Switch – Recessed rotary switch typical of modern Dutch homes of the 1950s.
- Surface-mounted Bakelite Rocker Switch – Durable wall switch commonly installed in older houses with exposed wiring.
- Surface-mounted Bakelite Wall Socket – Matching socket completing the characteristic look of early domestic electrical installations.
Wallpapers
- 70s Wallpaper – some colourful wallpaper that I made. I added them for the fun of it. They are not Dutch, but they were very present here, as well. The patterns are c&p from the internet.
Known bugs:
- I am a newbie, so there might be bugs or stuff that is usually done differently. I tried my best, but some things I've probably done wrong. Let me know, I'll try and fix things.
- There was also a door (Bruynzeel), but I didn't get the bones to work right, it opend, but it looked wrong, so its not part of the package. If you know how to fix it and want to help me: please contact!
- There are no lamps yet. Hala Zeist lamps will be featured in part 2, as soon as I fugured out how to make them.
- The sims sit very upright in the easy chairs. I don't know how to make them lean back.
Stay tuned for part 2. Although, it will take a while to create and upload it.
Feel free to comment and show pictures with the items! I love comments and pictures.
have fun!
Chickedy
