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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" Armchair for Cassina, 1935

About the Item

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" armchairs for Cassina, wool and steel, Netherlands, 1935. The designer came up with the idea of the “Utrecht” armchair in 1935 while working for the Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam. He aimed to make a chair for serial production, but wanted to privilege a comfortable and relaxing seating experience too. The chair became an icon of the Neoplastic movement and Rietveld’s experimental vision. The needlework details further enrich the original upholstery in Lincoln wool. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964) was an innovative artist. As a craftsman cabinet-maker, he re-invented chairs and furniture, following a personal structural code. As an architect, Rietveld aimed to enhance the rationalist and neoplastic in European architecture. He joined the “De Stijl” movement in 1918, where he assimilated the Frank Lloyd Wright and Cubist lessons, promoting a renovated neoplastic language. Our atelier carefully restored the armchair. Slight signs of use and time. The armchair can be reupholstered in any material. Our atelier would be glad to customize the finishing of your piece.
  • Creator:
    Cassina (Manufacturer),Gerrit Rietveld (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1988
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. We offer a high standard quality on all our pieces, with a careful restoration enhancing the classical wear. Our atelier offers specific restoration or reupholstery. Please contact Modernab Gallery for additional information.
  • Seller Location:
    Lonigo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3756333229922
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