“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy. Also known as the 637 chair. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer. Also a member of De Stijl from 1918. De Stijl was a Dutch art movement that wanted to change the art scene. Rietveld is also known for the iconic Red-Blue chair and Crate chair. The Utrecht chair was originally designed in 1935 for the Metz & Co department store in Amsterdam. 100 years after the birth of Rietveld Cassina started the production again in 1988. The Utrecht chair is one of the few upholstered chairs of Rietveld and designed for serial production. The chair is reupholstered in a Jacquard fabric with a beautiful pattern and texture. In as new conditon. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution less
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Otto Wagner 1902 I went back through "Sitting on the Edge" and picked my favorite pieces, well, I tried to narrow it down to 10, then 15, ...
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Brown crate side table by Gerrit Rietveld, crafted circa 1935 in the Netherlands, this table is a testament to Rietveld's avant-garde approach to furniture design. As a pioneering figure in the De Stijl movement, Rietveld revolutionized the concept of traditional craftsmanship with his radical creations. Constructed from standard lumber size planks, they showcase Rietveld's belief in the inherent strength and durability of packing materials. Despite facing criticism for their departure from conventional workmanship, Rietveld remained true to his dedication to functionality and simplicity. This side table offers a chance to own the enduring legacy of the De Stijl movement. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888–1964) was more than a furniture designer: he was an architectural maverick and a leading figure in the Dutch artistic movement De Stijl. His contributions to modern design transcend boundaries, shaping the landscape of 20th-century aesthetics. Rietveld's philosophy emphasized the purity of form and the integration of art into everyday life. Through his innovative use of materials and geometric abstraction, he challenged conventional norms and redefined the essence of design. His legacy lives on through timeless creations like the Black Crate Chairs, reminding us of the enduring power of simplicity and innovation in the world of design.
Chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, 1927; manufactured by Metz & Co., ca. 1931; white painted plywood seat and back on a grey painted tubular steel frame; formerly in the collection of Charley Toorop
A photographic book titled Gerrit Rietveld – Wealth of Sobriety celebrates 20 houses of Dutch architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964)
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A photographic book titled Gerrit Rietveld – Wealth of Sobriety celebrates 20 houses of Dutch architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964)
A Poltrona ou Cadeira Red and Blue, desenhada pelo arquiteto Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964), esteve na vanguarda dos experimentos realizados por diversos membros do movimento De Stijl, da Holanda. Fundado em 1917, o grupo procurou inserir o pensamento neoplatônico no design, criando objetos fundamentais que expressassem a perfeição e a harmonia espiritual da geometria e das cores primárias
bringing together more than 500 items, the exhibition is the first major overview of the subject of childhood as a means for modern design thinking in the 20th century.
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1960 by an unknown producer in the Netherlands. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888–1964) was a Dutch furniture designer and architect. One of the principal members of the Dutch artistic movement called De Stijl. In 1934 Rietveld designed the first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase, and a small table. These were items for which the appearance was largely dictated by the application of standard lumber size planks for different parts of the furniture. The radically simple crate furniture was heavily criticized by some contemporaries, because of the lack of traditional workmanship. Rietveld defended his designs by saying that traditionally produced furniture was transported in crates to avoid being damaged. It was obvious to him that the packing material was stronger, and therefore better than its content. After 1935 much more crate furniture followed, including various chairs, tables, and stools.
Child's high-chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920, made in the 1960s.
Rare Vintage 21" x 29" Image and Paper Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Dutch, 1888–1964 As one of the advocates of De Stijl (“The Style”), an early 20th century Dutch artistic movement, furniture designer and architect Gerrit Thomas Rietveld championed simple geometry and a palette restricted to primary colors, black, and white. Rietveld’s two most enduring legacies are the Red and Blue Chair, which looks almost like a 3D version of a Piet Mondrian painting, and the Rietveld Schroder House, for which it was specifically designed. Built in Utrecht in 1924 and originally commissioned without walls, the Schroder House has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The iconic chair, like the iconic house, was designed for visual balance, or as Rietveld himself said, so that “no part dominates or is subordinate to the others.”
Slatted Beechwood Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
The De Stijl Movement which means “The Style” was founded in 1917 by Dutch artist and critic Theo van Doesburg and joined by artist Piet Mondrian and architect, designer and painter Gerrit Rietveld…
“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy. Also known as the 637 chair. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer. Also a member of De Stijl from 1918. De Stijl was a Dutch art movement that wanted to change the art scene. Rietveld is also known for the iconic Red-Blue chair and Crate chair. The Utrecht chair was originally designed in 1935 for the Metz & Co department store in Amsterdam. 100 years after the birth of Rietveld Cassina started the production again in 1988. The Utrecht chair is one of the few upholstered chairs of Rietveld and designed for serial production. The chair is reupholstered in a Jacquard fabric with a beautiful pattern and texture. In as new conditon. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution less
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" armchairs for Cassina, wool and steel, Netherlands, 1935, set of two. The designer came up with the idea of the “Utrecht” armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam. He aimed to make a chair for serial production, but wanted to privilege a comfortable and relaxing seating experience too. The chair became an icon of the Neoplastic movement and Rietveld’s experimental vision. The needlework details further enrich the original upholstery in Lincoln wool. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964) was an innovative artist. As a craftsman cabinet-maker, he re-invented chairs and furniture, following a personal structural code. As an architect, Rietveld aimed to enhance the rationalist and neoplastic in European architecture. He joined the “De Stijl” movement in 1918, where he assimilated the Frank Lloyd Wright and Cubist lessons, promoting a renovated neoplastic language. Our atelier carefully restored the armchairs. Slight signs of use and time. The armchairs can be reupholstered in any material. Our atelier would be glad to customize the finishing of your piece.
A Poltrona ou Cadeira Red and Blue, desenhada pelo arquiteto Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964), esteve na vanguarda dos experimentos realizados por diversos membros do movimento De Stijl, da Holanda. Fundado em 1917, o grupo procurou inserir o pensamento neoplatônico no design, criando objetos fundamentais que expressassem a perfeição e a harmonia espiritual da geometria e das cores primárias
A photographic book titled Gerrit Rietveld – Wealth of Sobriety celebrates 20 houses of Dutch architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964)
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Obra de Rietveld traduziu a estética do De Stijl
De Press Room Chair is in 1958 ontworpen door Gerrit Rietveld voor het UNESCO gebouw in Parijs. Rietveld ontwierp de fauteuil als comfortabele lounge stoel aan de leestafel voor journalisten in de persruimte. Door het krappe budget en beperkte tijd, werd het ontwerp echter niet uitgevoerd en zag Rietveld zich genoodzaakt ze te vervangen door meubels die hij eerder dat jaar voor de Wereldtentoonstelling in Brussel had gemaakt. Gelukkig zijn de originele ontwerpen, tekeningen en modellen bewaard gebleven. 56 jaar na het eerste concept presenteerde Rietveld Originals de eerste editie van de Press Room Chair. In de heldere belijning van de Press Room Chair is Rietvelds handschrift duidelijk te herkennen. De hoek waarin de zitting en rugleuning zijn geplaatst, in combinatie met de hoog ogende armleuningen, paste Rietveld ook in zijn beroemde Rood-Blauwe stoel toe. Hoewel de fauteuil de perfecte plek is voor ontspanning, was Rietveld van mening dat een stoel niet per definitie bedoeld was om in uit te rusten. Op de onderkant van iedere Press Room Chair staat daarom een gedicht van de Duitse dichter Morgenstern, waarin dit idee perfect wordt verwoord.
