Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" Armchair for Cassina, 1935
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" armchairs for Cassina, wool and steel, Netherlands, 1935.
Wool
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair in Linen by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Featuring iconic design elements by Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, the Utrecht Armchair is upholstered in luxurious linen material and is crafted by the Italian master furnit...
Linen
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" Armchairs for Cassina, 1935, Set of 2
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" armchairs for Cassina, wool and steel, Netherlands, 1935, set of two.
Wool
$11,023 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.
Fabric
$11,023 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.
Fabric
$11,023 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.
Fabric
Pair of 'Utrecht' Armchairs attr Gerrit Rietveld, Mid-Century The Netherlands
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of 'Utrecht' Armchairs attributed to Gerrit Rietveld, The Netherlands 1960's Provenance: I received this information when purchasing from the previous owners.
Wood
Modernist Design Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs by Cassina, Set in Leather
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr., Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
A set of two Utrecht armchairs by one of the founders of the 1920s “De Stijl” movement, Gerrit Rietveld.
Leather
$11,023 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Set of Two Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
20th Century Thomas Rietveld Orange Wool Fabric Pair Of Utrecht Armchairs 1935
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Utrecht armchairs designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935, an iconic example of early modern Dutch design.
Fabric, Wool
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
$9,138Sale Price|25% Off
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Available Now
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Pair Of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair in Linen by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld is one of modernism's most singular figures - a leading light of the De Stijl movement and designer of some of the modern age's most iconic piec...
Leather
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Available in many dif...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Original Leather
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, upholstered in their original leather.
Leather
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca wool fabric.
Alpaca
$9,659 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht XL Outdoor Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht XL Outdoor Armchair A furniture icon, designed by a 20th century master.
Fabric
$9,619 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht XL Outdoor Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Utrecht armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld is among the most recognizable Cassina pieces.
Fabric
$22,627 / set
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld - Utrecht Chairs
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of early Cassina Utrecht chairs designed, by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, originally drawn in 1936 for the Metz & Co warehouse.
Mohair
1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Roanoke, VA
Gerrit Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for seria...
Velvet
$11,029 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Pro Armchair by Cassina *Precio
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Wide Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Fabric
Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina – Pair of Iconic ‘Utrecht’ Chairs in Leather
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Voorburg, NL
Offered is a striking pair of authentic ‘Utrecht’ lounge chairs, originally designed in 1935 by Dutch modernist master Gerrit Thomas Rietveld and produced by the esteemed Italian man...
Leather, Oak
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for seria...
Fabric
Utrecht XL or Baby Armchair Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina in pink, red...
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and size of the chair. Available in three sizes: Standard: 64 width, 85 depth, 70 height, 37 seat height XL: 66 width, 89 depth, 75 height...
Fabric
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Armchair "Utrecht" by Manufacturer Cassina in Steel Finished in Fabric
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Cologne, DE
We are delighted to present to you the stunning armchair "Utrecht", designed by Gerrit T.
Steel
Set of Utrecht Upholstered Armcharis, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably on demand of the rich clientèle of the firm Metz & Co, Rietveld designed a serie upholstered seating furniture in ca. 1932. Metz & Co produced them until the 1960...
Cotton
Cassina Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit T. Rietveld, Set of Two
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, a luxurious addition to any living space.
Steel
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.
Fabric
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.
Fabric
Pair of Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in London, England
Set of 2 Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Rietvald for Cassina.
Velvet
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H 28 in W 25.5 in D 35 in
Vintage Pair Of Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Circa 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Circa 1980.
Upholstery
Set of Two Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.
Fabric
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H 25.99 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Pair of 637 Utrecht Armchairs by Rietveld for Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Armchairs or lounge chairs, model 637 Utrecht by the designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld edition Cassina from the 1990s.
Fabric, Wood
Rietveld's Utrecht Chair with a Wooden Frame, a Pair
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Utrecht chair, Gerrit Rietveld, architect edition 1960s, wenge frame, upholstery Gerrit Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Met...
Fabric, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Utrecht chairs, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, made by Cassina, 1990s
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Can be bought either as a set or individually Pair of ‘Utrecht’( model R31) Armchairs, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in the mid 1930s.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs 637 Utrecht Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of armchairs 637 Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina, recent edition.
Fabric
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" Chair for Metz & Co., 1935
By Metz & Co., Gerrit Rietveld
Located in The Hague, NL
A dark blue wool felt Utrecht Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Metz & Co, 1935. This chair is particularly special as it was Rietveld’s very first upholstered chair ...
Wool, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 34.26 in
Utrecht “637” lounge chair in leopard velvet by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Velvet
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H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 34.26 in
Utrecht “637” lounge chair in leopard velvet by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial produ...
Velvet
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H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
Jacquard “Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy.
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy. Also known as the 637 chair. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer. Also a me...
Jacquard
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Gerrit Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co department store in Amsterdam, where his brief was to make a chair for serial...
Fabric, Wood
Utrecht Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Doral, FL
Utrecht Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Reitveld Produced by Cassina 1935 / 2022 Upholstered in Raf Simons Masai Fabric by Kvadrat Retains Paper Tags / Serial Number
Metal
Leather Utrecht Armchairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in New York, NY
Utrecht armchairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld designed in 1935.
Leather
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a thick, soft, luxurious alpaca.
Alpaca
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a thick, soft, luxurious alpaca.
Alpaca
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a thick, soft, luxurious alpaca.
Alpaca
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchair, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a brown / grey thick, soft, luxurious 100% alpaca pile fabric.
Alpaca
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchair, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a white (with a hint of cream) very soft, premium 100% alpaca wool fabric.
Alpaca
Cassina Utrecht Armchairs, Upholstered in COM
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, upholstered in COM.
Fabric, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in an off-white / cream thick, soft, luxurious 100% alpaca pile fabric.
Alpaca
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a brown / grey thick, soft, luxurious 100% alpaca pile fabric.
Alpaca
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in an off-white / cream thick, soft, luxurious 100% alpaca pile fabric.
Alpaca
Best known for his Red and Blue chair, a modernist icon created using only two plywood plates and 15 connecting bars, Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld trained as a cabinetmaker, and his bold vision for furniture was supported by his expertise in construction and craftsmanship.
Born in Utrecht, Rietveld learned goldsmithing in addition to the cabinetry apprenticeship he had in his carpenter father’s workshop. He studied draftsmanship with architect Piet Klaarhamer at the Utrecht Museum of Applied Arts and opened his own furniture workshop in 1917. In the 1930s, Rietveld began to experiment with then-unusual materials like plywood and aluminum, and he pursued intellectual concepts through his design, even considering a seat as a resting place for the body and the soul.
Designed in 1918, the minimalist Red and Blue chair is widely coveted by collectors and gained admirers in the likes of legendary American sculptor and designer Donald Judd over the years. (Examples of Rietveld’s designs can be found in Judd’s restored home-museum in New York City.) The Red and Blue chair is so stunning in its geometric simplicity that it is one of the most important symbols of the Dutch art and design movement of the early 20th century called De Stijl, of which Rietveld was an important part. De Stijl means “the Style” and was an effort to express utopian values through pure abstraction in design and the use of primary colors.
Another example of Rietveld’s celebrated seating furniture is the Zig-Zag chair, which was commissioned by the Dutch department store Metz & Co. and intended to be mass-produced. The resulting design — to which the rights to manufacture were bought by Cassina in 1971 — is the essence of the De Stijl movement and an example of Rietveld’s experiments with jointless chairs made from a single material, wood. The Zig-Zag chair’s armless, legless, elegant form is pure abstraction, yet it is also sturdy and comfortable.
Later in his career, Rietveld worked more often as an architect, designing buildings in prestigious settings like the Venice Biennale. He was a pioneer in more ways than one: The first building he designed, Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht in 1924, is a radically modern space and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
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