$48,500
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 36.62 in
Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa
By Metz & Co., Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional and highly authentic example of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s iconic Utrecht sofa
Fabric, Beech
$47,000
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 36.62 in
Rare and Early 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa Brown Canvas
By Gerrit Rietveld, Metz & Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Original Metz & Co. edition, ‘Utrecht’ sofa, canvas fabric, wood, the
Canvas, Wood
$19,840 / item
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht sofa Metz and Co Netherlands 1960
By Gerrit Rietveld, Metz & Co.
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
So called 'Utrecht' sofa designed by Gerrit Rietveld and manufactured by Metz and Co in The
Fabric
$19,840 / item
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Sofa by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 1988. Manufactured by Cassina in
Fabric
$9,439 / item
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Sofa for Cassina in red, green or blue
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 1988. Manufactured by Cassina in
Fabric
$6,637
H 28.35 in W 81.11 in D 41.34 in
Italian modern Velvet sofa Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Velvet sofa mod. Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s fantastic
Velvet
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht XL Outdoor Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Xl Outdoor Sofa For Cassina A furniture icon, designed by a 20th
Fabric
Unavailable
H 30 in W 71 in D 34 in
Utrecht 3-Seater Sofa with Curved Back, by Gerrit Rietveld, Remodeled by Svan
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Utrecht sofa while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam, where his design
Wool, Foam, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld 637 Curved Utrecht Sofa for Cassina, 1990s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Original 637 curved ‘Utrecht’ sofa designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, the Netherlands, designed
Bouclé
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Sofa by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Utrecht Sofa, designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 1988. Manufactured circa
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Sofa Metz & Co, 1960
By Metz & Co., Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
the war but in the early 1950s Metz represented the chairs again and also came up with this sofa. Only
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Utrecht Sofa also available. For trade pricing, please contact dealer. Measurements: 24 1/4" wide x
Sold
H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
"637 Utrecht" Curved Sofa by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Designed in 1935
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Model "637 Utrecht" ; curved sofa designed by Gerrit Rietveldt in 1935, manufactured by Cassina in
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Sofa by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Noted Dutch architect and furniture designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld designed this Utrecht sofa in
Gerrit Rietveld Curved Utrecht Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Utrecht sofa, in fabric and wood by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. Gerrit Rietveld designed this sofa in
Fabric, Wood
Utrecht Sofa by Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co, 1949
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare all original Utrecht sofa by Metz & Co, Amsterdam. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, circa
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 27.56 in W 79.93 in D 39.18 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Curved 'Utrecht' Sofa in Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Utrecht' sofa, in fabric and wood, by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, the Netherlands 1935. Gerrit
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 80.71 in D 40.16 in
Stunning De Stijl Gerrit Rietveld "Utrecht' Sofa Cassina, circa 1988
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
, produced from 1986). The production of the Utrecht model, armchair and sofa designed in 1935, has been
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 33.47 in
Impressive Curved 637 Utrecht 3-Seater Sofa by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina 1990s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
the “De Stijl” design movement. The Utrecht sofa was designed originally in the 1930s by Rietveld for
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
Original Utrecht Sofa Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1940, Netherlands
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original Utrecht sofa designed by Gerrit Rietveld. Made of wooden frame construction with metal
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 40.16 in
Festinated 'Utrecht' Sofa by Dutch Architect Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original festinated 'Utrecht' sofa, in soft black fabric and wood, by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, the
Fabric
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
$1,923 / set
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Twins Polished Side Table contemporary design by Giordano Viganò
By Giordano Viganò
Located in Novedrate, IT
Twins are two side tables that can be placed one above the other. They are available in three colors: Bordeaux, black and dark green. The minimal style and classics colours make them...
Wood
$270 / item
H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Volute’ vase showcases delicate black underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradition...
Clay, Stoneware
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
Ceramic, Clay
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
Ceramic, Clay
Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
Ceramic, Clay
Faux Bamboo X Base Round Dining Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo X base dining table w/ thick glass top.
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Leather Ottomans
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Rosewood & Leather Ottomans, c1950s. A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen as part of the 'Entre' series in the late 1950s and produced by cabinetmaker Ak...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,938 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
$23,000
H 24.125 in W 154.75 in D 67 in
Sectional Sofa Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, Wicker and Mohair Modern
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A mid century modern three piece sectional sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal furniture, circa 1965. This rare sofa with a solid mahogany frame and rattan case has a visual...
Mohair, Wicker
Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Variation of Hoffmanns ‘720 Half-Barrel Settee Lit.: Die Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Gabriele Fahr Becker, Taschen Verlag S. 106 Material: Bentwood and Plywood.
Beech
$21,644 / item
H 15.75 in W 98.43 in D 13.78 in
Bench ceramic contemporary glaze green black square organic
By Xavier Mañosa
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware Bench manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces are ...
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
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.
Find vintage Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.