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Gerrit Rietveld Mondial Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
‘Mondial’ chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld for the 1958 World Exhibition in Brussels. This chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Gerrit Rietveld Mondial Chair
Gerrit Rietveld Mondial Chair
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 23.23 in
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld Military Furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld Military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair The Rietveld military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Cassina Lounge Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
condition. Combining experimentation and comfort, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld designed this renowned design
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
"Steltman Stoel" was designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1963 and produced by Gerard van de Groenekan
Category

Antique 1860s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
H 27.56 in W 17.92 in D 19.1 in
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
Iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld, and manufactured by G.A.v.d
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
H 41.74 in W 28.75 in D 22.45 in
‘Crate’ Chair in Wood, Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, BE
‘Crate’ chair in wood, Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld Additional information: Material: Wood
Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Crate Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, 1940s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black crate chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, crafted circa 1960 in the Netherlands, these chairs are a
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

"STELTMAN" Deconstructivist Design Chair after Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Deconstructivist Design "STELTMAN" Chair after Gerrit Rietveld. Made in the 2000's
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

“Albatros” Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, the Netherlands, 1951
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare “Albatros” chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld, manufactured in the Netherlands around
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well executed handmade scale model of this very rare chair designed by Gerrit
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
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H 9.45 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chairs, 1920s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Perhaps the best pair of Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chairs, 1960s.
Category

Early 20th Century De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Manner Of Gerrit Rietveld - Steltman Chair - 1970s Dutch interpretation
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Hasselt, VLI
This 1970s Dutch interpretation of the Steltman chair pays tribute to Rietveld's vision. Crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Museum piece! Prototype for a salon chair by Gerrit Rietveld Jr. 1920 - 1961, son of the famous
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
"Crate" Lounge Chair in Deal by Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1934
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Skokie, IL
Gerrit Rietveld "Crate" lounge chair, Netherlands, 1930s Additional Information: Materials
Category

20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Roanoke, VA
Fantastic pair of modernist lounge chairs, model 637 Utrecht by the designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1970s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Zig Zag Chair,' originally designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934 and relaunched by Cassina in
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine CRATE Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine Crate chair by Gerrit Rietveld. Made in the Netherlands
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Handcrafted Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s Designed in
Category

Vintage 1960s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

In the Style Of Gerrit Rietveld Vintage Rood Blauwe Lounge Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Bernville, PA
Iconic chair in the style of Dutch artist Gerrit Rietveld. The chair is constructed of maple veneer
Category

20th Century Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

A Set Of 4 MODERNIST CUBIST "CRATE" CHAIRS after GERRIT RIETVELD, Holland 1980
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in PARIS, FR
blackened solid wood, based on the model by Gerrit Rietveld, handcrafted, Holland 1980.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modernist Dutch Children Chair in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modernist Dutch children chair, manufactured in by unknown manufacturer in Holland, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in London, England
Set of 2 Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Rietvald for Cassina. Reupholstered in 'Sky Blue' heavy weight
Category

Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/color. Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy.
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964
Category

1990s Italian De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red and Blu Chair for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in bari, IT
Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Cassina production in the 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Garnerville, NY
A smart pair of Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue DeStijl style lounge chairs. Surprisingly comfortable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chair by Cassina n° 859, Italy 1973
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Sacile, PN
Gerrit Rietveld "ZIG-ZAG" chair by Cassina, Italy 1970s. N°859 Provenance: Private collection
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Crate Lounge Chair-BWB Lacquered Pinewood/ F Cushion, by Gerrit Rietveld for HAY
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dubai, AE
Gerrit Rietveld in 1934, the Crate Collection has been relaunched in a Rietveld Originals x HAY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Crate Lounge Chair, Wb Lacquered Pinewood/ Q Cushion, by Gerrit Rietveld for Hay
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dubai, AE
Gerrit Rietveld in 1934, the Crate Collection has been relaunched in a Rietveld Originals x HAY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Crate Lounge Chair, WB Lacquered Pinewood/ F Cushion by Gerrit Rietveld for HAY
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dubai, AE
Gerrit Rietveld in 1934, the Crate Collection has been relaunched in a Rietveld Originals x HAY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Crate Lounge Chair-BWB Lacquered Pinewood/ Q Cushion- by Gerrit Rietveld for HAY
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dubai, AE
Gerrit Rietveld in 1934, the Crate Collection has been relaunched in a Rietveld Originals x HAY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Pair of Redele Lounge Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Redele lounge chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina. The chairs have the original
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pre War Gerrit Rietveld Style Modernist Painted Chair
By Donald Judd, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design has both a simplicity of form and the seriousness of Donald Judd or Gerrit Rietveld. In completely
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Red & Blue De Stijl Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld, vintage 1970-80s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Vorst, BE
The icon of the "De Stijl" movement, created in 1917 by Gerrit Rietveld. This chair is a one off
Category

Mid-20th Century German De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Utrecht “637” lounge chair in leopard velvet by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Lounge chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Gerrit Rietveld "Zig-Zag" Chairs by Cassina n° 859-860, Italy 1973
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld "ZIG-ZAG" chairs by Cassina, Italy 1970s. N°859 -860 Provenance: Private
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Italy, De Stijl Modern, 1918
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gerrit rietveld Bauhaus red blue chair by Cassina. Early production. Authorized by Rietveld estate
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
By 't Spectrum, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco press room chair for Spectrum - 'Colourful Vintage' Edition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Style Red Blue De Stijl Wood Chair MCM Bauhaus
By Karl Springer, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Style Inspired By Piet Mondrian Wood Chair. This was remade by an architect
Category

Early 2000s American Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue for Cassina, Italy new
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the chair as seen in the first picture. Chair designed by Gerrit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of Ten Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of ten early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of
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Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cassina Red Blue and Yellow Chair Gerrit Thomas Rietvild Post Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
modern design by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. Its geometric form and primary color scheme reflect the De Stijl
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Gerrit Rietveld Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gerrit rietveld chair for your home. A gerrit rietveld chair — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 219 variations of the antique or vintage gerrit rietveld chair you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a gerrit rietveld chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A gerrit rietveld chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one gerrit rietveld chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina and Gerard van de Groenekan produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gerrit Rietveld Chair?

Prices for a gerrit rietveld chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $194 and can go as high as $148,384, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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Questions About Gerrit Rietveld Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Gerrit Rietveld's style reflects the characteristics of De Stijl, a Dutch art movement active in the early 20th century. Rietveld created simple, sleek furniture designs easily manufactured in mass by machines. Shop a variety of Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Gerrit Rietveld used a variety of materials. He was one of the first furniture makers to employ plywood and aluminum in furniture designs. Two of his most famous pieces are the Red Blue chair and the Zig Zag chair. Shop a selection of Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.