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What inspired the Red Blue Chair?

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What inspired the Red Blue Chair?
The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
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Red and blue chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in LYON, FR
Red and blue chair Gerrit Rietveld Cassina edition Vintage Red and blue chair by Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs

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Beech, Birch

Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed in 1918 by Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld, the "Red and Blue Chair" is part of the Dutch De Stijl movement, a rigorous abstraction of lines and colours.
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Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Chairs

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Wood

Red And Blue Chair By Gerrit Rietveld For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina is one of the most iconic expressions of early modern design.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of "Red and Blue" chairs in lacquered wood - Designer Gerrit Rietveld -
Located in Madrid, España
Pair of "Red and Blue" chairs in lacquered wood - Designer Gerrit Rietveld - 20th century Dimensions: 84 x 66 x 77 cm
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20th Century Spanish Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Replica of "Red and Blue" Chair by G.T. Rietveld, 1990s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Roma, IT
A nice replica of the iconic chair realized by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. Lacquered wood. Some minor defects, otherwise very good condition.
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1990s Italian Chairs

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Wood

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