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Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair
About the Item
It was designed by architect Gerrit Rietveld in 1917 and manufactured under his supervision before 1951 by his craftsmen G.A.v.d. Groenekan, De Bilt from Netherlands. It represents one of the first designs done by the De Stijl art movement. Chair was originally designed in 1917 but variant painted in primary colors (red, blue, yellow) was applied later around 1923. Rietveld aimed for simplicity in his design. He designed furniture expected to be mass produced, not just handcrafted. With Red and Blue Chair Rietveld manipulated with vertical and horizontal planes in the same way he did in architecture. He hoped that the simple rectangular design would allow mass production and free the craftsmen from hard manual labor. Some of the first chair productions were made for the “Rietveld Schröder House” in Utrecht, Netherlands, also designed by Rietveld in 1924. The house is one of the best known examples of De Stijl architecture. Later it was converted into museum and listed as UNESCOWorld Heritage.
De Stijl art movement was founded in Netherlands as the reaction against the horrors of World War I. The visual language of the movement was consisted of geometric forms and primary colours, which were used to find harmony and balance against the chaotic world events of that time.
The chair has it's original colour and has never been repainted. It it one of the few original once which are existing.
Provenance: Acquired directly from Gerrit Rietveld by Mr. and Mrs. Engels, Curaçao; Private collection; Auction 2022.
Literature: The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Vöge, p. 58-59; Gerrit Rietveld: The Complete Works 1888-1964, Kuper and van Zijl, p. 74-76.
Authenticity: We sell only authentic objects. The owner of the gallery picks each piece on his own. We buy all objects unrestored, so all traces and important indicators of authenticity are visible. All wooden parts are original. We don’t replace damaged parts by new once or from some other damaged pieces. The patina is very important and during the restoration we try to preserve as much as possible of it. We add a “Certificate of Authenticity”.
- Creator:Gerrit Rietveld Jr. (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 31.11 in (79 cm)
- Style:De Stijl (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1923-1951
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall fair to good condition. Scattered loss of finish, a few stains to the armrests, and fading to the finish throughout the chair. Abrasions and scratches exist to the seat and backrest.
- Seller Location:Zürich, CH
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