Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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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Crate Side Table by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, 1930s

$5,000

Crate Side Table by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, 1930s

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brown crate side table by Gerrit Rietveld, crafted circa 1935 in the Netherlands, this table is a testament to Rietveld's avant-garde approach to furniture design. As a pioneering figure in the De Stijl movement, Rietveld revolutionized the concept of traditional craftsmanship with his radical creations. Constructed from standard lumber size planks, they showcase Rietveld's belief in the inherent strength and durability of packing materials. Despite facing criticism for their departure from conventional workmanship, Rietveld remained true to his dedication to functionality and simplicity. This side table offers a chance to own the enduring legacy of the De Stijl movement. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888–1964) was more than a furniture designer: he was an architectural maverick and a leading figure in the Dutch artistic movement De Stijl. His contributions to modern design transcend boundaries, shaping the landscape of 20th-century aesthetics. Rietveld's philosophy emphasized the purity of form and the integration of art into everyday life. Through his innovative use of materials and geometric abstraction, he challenged conventional norms and redefined the essence of design. His legacy lives on through timeless creations like the Black Crate...

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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Wood

Amsterdam School Side Table in Oak with Coromandel Inlay, The Netherlands 1930s

On Hold|~~$2,550~~

H 25.2 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in

Amsterdam School Side Table in Oak with Coromandel Inlay, The Netherlands 1930s

Located in Hellouw, NL

A fine example of Amsterdam School furniture design, this compact oak side table embodies the decorative yet structured elegance typical of the movement. Design Produced in the Neth...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Oak

Bauhaus Side Table by Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

$818

H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in

Bauhaus Side Table by Marcel Breuer, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Praha, CZ

This Bauhaus side table, attributed to Marcel Breuer and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, represents an iconic example of early modernist furniture design. The piece comb...

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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

$3,600

H 22.75 in Dm 27.5 in

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 27.5"W x 27.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Birch

Side table by Svend Thoresen & Torgny Roloff, Sweden, c. 1930s

$5,338

H 18.71 in Dm 25.6 in

Side table by Svend Thoresen & Torgny Roloff, Sweden, c. 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

An elegant Swedish Grace table in dark-stained oak, designed for Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s. Svend A. Thoresen, a Danish interior architect active in Stockholm, worked at N...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Oak

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

$2,400

H 28.625 in W 31.75 in D 17.875 in

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained birch side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.625"H x 31.75"W x 17.875"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Birch

1930s French Art Deco Side Table

$2,310

H 28 in W 24 in D 15.75 in

1930s French Art Deco Side Table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely small side table with inset mirror top and a floating shelf. Four legs that are offset from the corners and rotate around the table create a dynamic piece. French, circa 193...

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20th Century French Art Deco Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Art Deco side table, Poland, 1930s.

$960

H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 15.36 in

Art Deco side table, Poland, 1930s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco side table, Poland, 1930s. Very good condition, professionally restored. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 71 cm, width 72 cm, depth 39 cm

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1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco Side Table, Europe, 1930s

$462

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Art Deco Side Table, Europe, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Europe side table in good original condition sometimes scratches hard construction.

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Low Crate Table for Metz & Co., Circa 1935

$4,500

H 18.5 in W 24.8 in D 19.29 in

Gerrit Rietveld Low Crate Table for Metz & Co., Circa 1935

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Skokie, IL

Offered is an attractive Gerrit Rietveld Lage ‘Krattafel’, Low ‘Crate Table’ Metz&Co Amsterdam, The Hague from 1935. Provenance: Estate of Laura Ziskin. Materials: Unpainted spru...

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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Brass

French Designer, Side Table, Oak, France, 1930s

$4,200

H 21.75 in Dm 20.625 in

French Designer, Side Table, Oak, France, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak side table designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75"H x 20.625"W x 20.625"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1930s French Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Oak

TMF, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

$3,900

H 23.5 in Dm 33.625 in

TMF, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch side table produced by TMF, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 23.5” H x 33.625” Diameter

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Birch

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1930s

$3,900

H 18.5 in Dm 27.125 in

Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained pine side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Pine

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Modernist Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table by Cassina, 1970s

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H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in

Modernist Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table by Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Renens, CH

Schroeder 1 side table, specifically designed by Rietveld for the Schroeder house in Utrecht during the 1920s. Gerrit Rietveld’s designs, together with the red & blue chair, count...

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1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table

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H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 20.28 in

Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Weesp, NL

Schroeder 1 side table by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina. This beautiful asymmetrical creation by architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld was especially designed for the Schroeder house in Utrecht the Netherlands with the geometric cubist form of De Stijl design from the 1920s. This table is produced by Cassina, Italy and numbered 01544. The table is in great condition without any damage what so ever. The table will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US crate included is Euro 450. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, born in Utrecht on 24 June 1888, seems possessed of two personalities, each so distinct that one might take his work to be that of more than one artist. The first personality is that seen in the craftsman cabinet...

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1920s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table by Cassina

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H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 20.28 in

Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table by Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Weesp, NL

Schroeder 1 side table by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina. This beautiful asymmetrical creation by architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld was especially designed for the Schroeder house in Utrecht the Netherlands with the geometric cubist form of De Stijl design from the 1920s. This table is produced by Cassina, Italy and numbered 01639. The table is in great condition without any damage what so ever. The table will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US crate included is Euro 450. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, born in Utrecht on 24 June 1888, seems possessed of two personalities, each so distinct that one might take his work to be that of more than one artist. The first personality is that seen in the craftsman cabinet...

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1920s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Tea Cart Metz & Co, circa 1945

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H 25.2 in W 32.29 in D 18.12 in

Gerrit Rietveld Tea Cart Metz & Co, circa 1945

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Ultra rare and quite unique tea cart designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, designed and made probably by Gerard van de Groenekan for Metz & Co ca 1945. This tea cart is one of the very...

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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Softwood

Gerrit Rietveld Krat Tafel Side Table by Cassina, Italy, 1970s

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H 18 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Gerrit Rietveld Krat Tafel Side Table by Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful sofa table / stool from the Krat series, originally designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934, executed in the 1970s by Cassina, Italy. A very charming piece with nice patina.

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Gerrit Rietveld Cassina Occasional Side End Table

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H 23 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

Gerrit Rietveld Cassina Occasional Side End Table

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Pasadena, TX

Occasional side end table by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina. This table is a prime example of Rietveld's cutting edge design finished in a color lacquer. Table is part of Casina | Ma...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Crate Chair and Table for Metz & Co 1935

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H 24.41 in W 22.45 in D 31.11 in

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Crate Chair and Table for Metz & Co 1935

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A rare and early set of Crate furniture by Gerrit Rietveld that was sold at Metz & Co in Amsterdam The "Crate" chair was intended for use in weekend homes and, like the"Zig-Zag" c...

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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Pine

Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder House Side Table

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H 23 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder House Side Table

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Pasadena, TX

A side table designed by Gerrit Rietveld and made by his assistant G. A. van der Groenekan. Originally designed for the Schroeder House in Utrecht in 1924, this example was made in ...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

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Wood

Gerrit Rietveld side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Gerrit Rietveld side tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gerrit Rietveld side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side tables by Gerrit Rietveld were created in the modern style in netherlands during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side tables by Simone Bonanni, Neri & Hu, and Kiki & Joost. Prices for Gerrit Rietveld side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $992 and can go as high as $1,018, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,006.

Questions About Gerrit Rietveld Side Tables

What is Gerrit Rietveld style?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Gerrit Rietveld's style reflects the characteristics of De Stijl, a Dutch art movement active in the early 20th century. Rietveld created simple, sleek furniture designs easily manufactured in mass by machines. Shop a variety of Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.
What materials does Gerrit Rietveld use?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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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