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Gerrit Rietveld Jr. Prototype Salon Chair, Netherlands, 1955

About the Item

Museum piece! Prototype for a salon chair by Gerrit Rietveld Jr. 1920 - 1961, son of the famous Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld Sr. who was part of the 'De Stijl' group. A similar chair is part of the collection of the Central Museum in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The chair is labeled 'Rietveld Meubelen Hilversum' (Rietveld Furniture Hilversum).
  • Creator:
    Rietveld Meubelen Hilversum (Manufacturer),Gerrit Rietveld Jr. (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wear due to age and use. No structural instability.
  • Seller Location:
    Pijnacker, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1712211868263
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