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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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Pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Lounge Chairs by Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed in 1935 by Dutch architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld, the Utrecht chair remains one of the defining icons of twentieth-century modern design. Originally created for the M...
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Vintage 1980s De Stijl Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 193...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$11,317 / item
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 in Italy.
Materials:
Wood
Dimensions:
D 43 cm x W 37 cm x H 74 cm (SH ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,145 / item
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Zigzag ashwood Modernist Chair after design Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl 1930's
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Zevenaar, NL
The sculptural and paractical Zigzag chair was designed by Gerrit Rietveld. This iconic design from 1934 is one of the most important design items from the Netherlands. This Zigzag c...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,900 Sale Price / item
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