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De Stijl

It has been more than 100 years since the founding of the Dutch art and design movement known as De Stijl.

It was in October of 1917 that artist, architect and critic Theo van Doesburg released the first issue of De Stijl magazine. A platform for artists, designers and architects to express their revolutionary new ideas, the journal was a launching point for what would become an international movement. Meaning “the Style,” De Stijl was an attempt at pure abstraction — one centered on the use of primary colors and perpendicular lines as a utopian expression of a harmonious world.

Along with van Doesburg, the group’s most integral members were Bart van der Leck, Gerrit Rietveld and Piet Mondrian, whose geometric red, yellow, blue and black “Composition” paintings remain the most recognizable work of the movement. Mondrian used the term “neoplasticism” to describe the abstract art that he and his friends produced.

Not just an art movement, however, De Stijl also had a profound impact on modern design and architecture. It would go on to influence Bauhaus and the International Style of architecture. Although it was disbanded in 1931, De Stijl continues to inspire the popular imagination today, and De Stijl creators and their ilk are responsible for timeless works (some of which can be found on 1stDibs).

Made from two plywood plates and 15 connecting bars, the Red and Blue chair is a calling card of the De Stijl movement. Designed by architect Gerrit Rietveld, the chair is most often referred to as the Rietveld chair, likely because it didn’t actually get its signature De Stijl colors until the early 1920s.

Also designed by Rietveld, this asymmetrical side table was constructed for his first residential commission, the Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht, which is now a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Mondrian is the De Stijl group’s most well-known member. His familiar black lines with red, yellow and blue blocks are still reproduced in artworks and products today.

Russian-American artist Ilya Bolotowsky was highly interested in the work of Piet Mondrian. A founding member of the New York–based American Abstract Artists — other founders included Ray Kaiser (later Eames) and Josef Albers — Bolotowsky was smitten with Mondrian’s pure geometric abstractions from the period when lived in New York. In this signed, untitled silkscreen print from around 1970, you can see Bolotowsky’s use of hard-edge vertical and horizontal lines, as well as primary colors, although he didn’t limit himself to this palette.

Mondrian is the De Stijl group’s most well-known member. His familiar black lines with red, yellow and blue blocks are still reproduced in artworks and products today. In the 1960s, Yves Saint Laurent designed the Mondrian Collection of cocktail dresses. This wall mirror by Italian manufacturer Rimadesio is among the many decor pieces created in the likeness of Mondrian.

On 1stDibs, find De Stijl lighting, De Stijl decorative objects and more.

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Style: De Stijl
Handknotted Rug, “Composition Red, Blue, Black, Yellow Gray" After P. Mondrian
Handknotted Rug, “Composition Red, Blue, Black, Yellow Gray" After P. Mondrian

Handknotted Rug, “Composition Red, Blue, Black, Yellow Gray" After P. Mondrian

$2,082Sale Price|20% Off

Handknotted Rug, “Composition Red, Blue, Black, Yellow Gray" After P. Mondrian

By (after) Piet Mondrian

Located in Munich, DE

Custom hand knotted rug based on the painting “Composition with Red, Blue, Black, Yellow and Gray” by Piet Mondrian. Material: fine New Zealand wool. Quality: Hand knotted in 100 Tibetan knots per square inch. Over 520 000 handmade knots required to create this custom rug. Rug size (listed here): 150 x 218 cm / 4.9 x 7.2 ft Colors: 6 custom-dyed colors. Main colors in the rug: red, blue, black, yellow, gray. Sustainable and certified fair-trade artisanal production. Label Step fair-trade partners. Numbered limited edition of maximum 100 fine handmade rugs with this art piece. Each rug comes with a sewn-on label with an image of the artist’s signature and numbered by hand, per order. This beautiful rug can also be ordered as a Kilim in flatwoven technique and in even more luxurious materials like pure silk or mohair, as well as in plant-based materials like Tencel and linen. A combination of materials is possible as well. Production time may increase for these options, depending on material availability. Production time for this rug is between is approximately 10-12 weeks. For environmental reasons and to provide our full bespoke service, our rugs are always made to order. -- About the artwork on which this rug is based: Mondrian was best known for this type of abstract painting in which he limited his palette to the primary colors and black, adding gray here as well. Thick, black vertical and horizontal lines delineate the outlines of the rectangles of color. The painting creates a harmony of contrasts depicting the balance and at the same time the tension of dynamic forces. -- About Piet Mondrian: “The more basic the color, the more inward, the more pure.” Piet Mondrian Piet Mondrian was a Dutch artist who revolutionized the art world with his abstract works. His development as an artist was a journey from traditional landscapes and still-life paintings to the geometric purity of neoplasticism. Mondrian’s art...

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De Stijl rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique De Stijl rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used De Stijl rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, India, and South Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include and (after) Piet Mondrian. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,435 and tops out at $2,435 while the average work can sell for $2,435.