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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.
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Chest of Mid-Century Modern Wood Drawers After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wooden chest with 10 drawers. Manufactured after a design of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970 In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,583 Sale Price
60% Off
Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed, Ten Avail
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of collectors pieces. Rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part of design history, re...
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Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Doral, FL
Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
1932 / 2019
Cassina
Open pore ashwood lacquered white. Feet in black plastic.
Produced and numbered by Cassina.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs
Materials
Ash
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 piece, made by a German engineer in the 1970s for his private use. This is a very w...
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Mid-20th Century German De Stijl Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$1,194 Sale Price
20% Off
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$6,845 / item
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 for Cassina from the 1990s. Fabric is a cool silvery blue. Check out the incredibl...
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1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
