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Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic

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Iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld, and manufactured by G.A.v.d. Groenekan De Bilt Nederland in between 1972-1974. Beside the "Red and Blue chair", this is the one of the most famous Rietveld designs. The first chair design was made for the ‘Juryfreie Kunstschau’ in Berlin and two following variations were made for the boardroom of the Rijksacademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam. The second version of the chair had a cushion and higher backrest. It is made in oak wood planks and lacquered in white, black and grey colour. The armrests of the chair can be moved both to the left or right position. Provenance: Private Collection, Christie's, Amsterdam, 20th Century Decorative Arts, 18 November 2003, Lot 332, Collection of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd. Literature: Gerrit Th. Rietveld - The Complete Works, Kuper and van Zijl, p. 92 The Complete Rietveld Furniture, Voge, p. 60. Authenticity: We sell only authentic objects. The owner of the gallery picks each piece on his own. We buy all objects unrestored, so all traces and important indicators of authenticity are visible. All wooden parts are original. We don’t replace damaged parts by new once or from some other damaged pieces. The patina is very important and during the restoration we try to preserve as much as possible of it. We add a “Certificate of Authenticity”.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
  • Style:
    De Stijl (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972-1974
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good condition. Original paint, no restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    Zürich, CH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B1041stDibs: LU2566335393322
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