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Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Italy, De Stijl Modern, 1918
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gerrit rietveld Bauhaus red blue chair by Cassina. Early production. Authorized by Rietveld estate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Handcrafted Reproduction of Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair. Circa 1960s Designed in
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Vintage 1960s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century German De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
Iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld, and manufactured by G.A.v.d
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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
H 41.74 in W 28.75 in D 22.45 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red and Blu Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in bari, IT
A world icon of neo-plasticist design this chair armchair called Rood Blauwe (Red and Blue) by its
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Red and Blue Chair, Rietveld's work epitomizes the movement's principles, emphasizing geometric
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
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H 9.45 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1970s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schröder House
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

“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. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964
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1990s Italian De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Iconic chair designed by Dutch artist Gerrit Rietveld between 1918 - 1923. This particular piece
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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Vintage Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
H 34.26 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Style Red Blue De Stijl Wood Chair MCM Bauhaus
By Gerrit Rietveld, Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerrit Rietveld Style Inspired By Piet Mondrian Wood Chair. This was remade by an architect
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Early 2000s American Bauhaus Side Chairs

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Wood

Cassina Red Blue and Yellow Chair Gerrit Thomas Rietvild Post Modern
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Bold and artistic, the Cassina Red, Blue, and Yellow Chair is a striking piece of mid-century
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20th Century Chairs

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Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue for Cassina, Italy new
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the chair as seen in the first picture. Chair designed by Gerrit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair for Cassina in purple, red, green...
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
H 34.65 in W 25.79 in D 32.68 in
Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
primary colors (red, blue, yellow) was applied later around 1923. Rietveld aimed for simplicity in his
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Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Armchairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Gerrit Rietveld 'Red and Blue Chair'
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in London, GB
changed, from Slat Chair to Red and Blue. Please note that this pair is not an original 1923 production
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of Gerrit Rietveld 'Red and Blue Chair'
Pair of Gerrit Rietveld 'Red and Blue Chair'
H 34.65 in W 25.79 in D 32.68 in
Italian Bauhaus Armchair Red and Blue by Rietveld 1st production Cassina 1971
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Bauhaus Armchair Red and Blue by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina 1971 Armchair mod. Red
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
$30,000 at Sotheby’s. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Rietveld designed his Red and Blue Chair in 1917 which has
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Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
By 't Spectrum, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld 1958 Unesco press room chair for Spectrum - 'Colourful Vintage' Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
movement. Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in the 1950s following
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
emerging neoplastic movement. Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
emerging neoplastic movement. Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Wide Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
of the Dutch artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Hanging Lamp After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1960
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
principal members of the Dutch artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

Hanging Lamp After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1960
Hanging Lamp After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Jacquard “Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy.
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy. Also known as the 637 chair. Gerrit
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Jacquard

Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard
By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Zürich, CH
introduction of Gerrit Rietveld's famous Red-Blue chair. He debuted this extraordinary table in oak. It was
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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard
Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard
H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 33.47 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Elling Buffet by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
members of the Dutch artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Elling Buffet by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Elling Buffet by Cassina
H 40.16 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
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