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.
Set of Eight Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of eight early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of collectors pieces. Extremely rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part...
Wood
De Stijl Modernist Asymmetric Desk with Sliding Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This asymmetrical desk, designed in the manner of the instantly recognizable De Stijl movement, features a dark varnished wood frame and a fully functional, white laminate, two-level...
Hardwood, Paint, Laminate
Red & Blue De Stijl Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld, vintage 1970-80s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The icon of the "De Stijl" movement, created in 1917 by Gerrit Rietveld. This chair is a one off piece, made by a German engineer in the 1970s for his private use. This is a very w...
Oak, Plywood
$5,135Sale Price / item|21% Off
Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of collectors pieces. Rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part of design history, re...
Wood
Red and blue chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
Located in LYON, FR
Red and blue chair Gerrit Rietveld Cassina edition Vintage Red and blue chair by Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld. Produced since 1973 by Italian manufacturer Cassina. Stamped on the...
Beech, Birch
ZIG ZAG Wooden Modernist Chair(s) / Gerrit Rietveld (NL) De Stijl 1930's
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The Zig-Zag chair (1934) by Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld is one of the earliest examples of a cantilevered solid wood chair. Its four wood boards are connected end to end, g...
Cherry
$3,109Sale Price|20% Off
De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine CRATE Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage De Stijl Movement Dutch Design Pine Crate chair by Gerrit Rietveld. Made in the Netherlands, circa 1960. Solid Pine constructed lounge /arm chair. This chair is a testament t...
Pine
$10,019 / set
JJP Oud Dining Set Kollektor Perpetuel Holland, 1979
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare dining set designed by J.J.P. Oud and manufactured by Kollektor Perpetuel Den Haag, Holland 1979. This set was originally designed for eissenhof Siedlung Stuttgart in 1927. This...
Metal
Rare 4-piece set of bentwood Salesman Sample furniture made by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is a rare set of salesman sample furniture made by Thonet, the master of bentwood furniture creator of the iconic bentwood chairs that ...
Cane, Bentwood
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both ten...
Oak
Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a playful kind of experimentation, different from the average modern design, which is more well-behaved and dogmatic. It’s radical, it’s curious, it pushes boundaries. That is a one-of-a-kind piece – unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuable, rarely even offered by auction houses. However, it comes with a price. Originally designed in 1917, this chair is a true representation and one of the first pieces of De Stijl movement. Founded in the Netherlands as a reaction against the horrors of WWI, its visual language consisted of pure, geometrical forms and primary colours. As forms and shapes tended to establish balance and harmony in a world of chaos, this piece is a manifestation of the idea. Some of the first chairs were made for the "Rietveld Schröder House...
Aluminum
Habitat Lounger - Collectible Post-Modern Industrial Mixed-Media Chair w/ Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Habitat Lounger is a place to be. The only place you need to be. Have a seat! A comfortable yet supportive place to sit with a smooth, sculpted poplar wood seat, and a wavy sculpted ...
Concrete, Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in The Hague, NL
The Red and Blue chair was originally designed in 1918 by Dutch architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld, one of the leading figures of the De Stijl movement. This striking lounge cha...
Beech
Unique Large Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Aluminum Stoel" Model
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well executed handmade large scale model of this very rare chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld. Unmarked. If you are desperately looking for the perfect gift for an archi...
Aluminum
Vintage Zig Zag chair with original identity card, G.Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A single vintage 1990s Cassina “Zig-Zag” chair in cherry wood, marked underneath and numbered. The chair comes from a private collection and has been very well cared for. It is struc...
Cherry
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Stackable Metal Cabinet from Ahrend & Zn
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unique Stackeble Metal Cabinet from the Dutch brand Ahrend & Zn
Metal
$2,429Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Rounded Cart by Siva Poggibonsi with a De Stijl decoration
By Siva Poggibonsi, (After) Theo van Doesburg
Located in Roma, IT
A rare and unique mid-century modern serving trolley bar cart, you will not find another one like it for sale online at the moment. Made in Italy between 1950 and 1960 by the Siva P...
Copper, Enamel, Iron
Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the different shapes ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both ten...
Oak
Architectural Rietveld "De Stijl" Adjustable Dining Table by Metz & Co
Located in Dronten, NL
Architectural dining table, made in 1970 in The Netherlands by Metz & Co. The 2 square white laminate tops slide in a white enameled steel frame making the table infinitely adjustabl...
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Pressroom Chair
By 't Spectrum, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Toronto, CA
By Spectrum Designed By Gerrit Rietveld 1958 The Press Room Chair was designed in 1958 by Gerrit Rietveld for the UNESCO building in Paris. Rietveld designed the armchair as a comf...
Steel
$709Sale Price|24% Off
De Stijl Style Low Console
Located in Charleston, SC
Postmodern De Stijl style low console. This would look great mounted as a floating console, on the floor, or sitting on top of a taller cons...
Wood, Paint
$23,682 / set
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld - Utrecht Chairs
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Pair of early Cassina Utrecht chairs designed, by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, originally drawn in 1936 for the Metz & Co warehouse. In 1972, Cassina acqui...
Mohair
DS Wall Mirror Inspired by De Stijl, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our De Stijl - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanshi...
Resin, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. Its form is a combination of solid shapes and negative spaces in an expressive dynamic. The relationship between them ensures a balanced comp...
Beech
ZZ Wall Mirror Inspired by Chevron, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our chevron - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern sophistication. Designed to be a statement piece, this mirror seamlessly combines intricate artistry with contemporary style, making it the perfect centerpiece for any home or workspace. Exquisite Craftsmanship Adorned with mesmerizing zig zag patterns, this mirror highlights the meticulous artistry of traditional bone and teak...
Bone, Wood, Teak
Black and White Wall Mirror Inspired by De Stijl, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our De Stijl - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanshi...
Wood
ZZ Wall Mirror Inspired by Chevron, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our chevron - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern sophistication. Designed to be a statement piece, this mirror seamlessly combines intricate artistry with contemporary style, making it the perfect centerpiece for any home or workspace. Exquisite Craftsmanship Adorned with mesmerizing zig zag patterns, this mirror highlights the meticulous artistry of traditional bone and teak...
Wood, Bone, Teak
MUGO Accent chair - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
MUGO Accent Chair — Classic, Playful, and Handmade in Solid Wood Handcrafted with precision in high-quality solid wood, the MUGO lounge chair strikes a perfect balance between playf...
Wood, Fir
Pair of 'De Stijl' inspired 1950's XXL Shelvings Tomado The Netherlands 1950's
By Tomado
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of 1950's metal shelvings manufactured by Tomado The Netherlands Inspired by "De Stijl' colours and the works of Mondriaan these large Tomado metal ...
Metal
Black and White Wall Mirror Inspired by De Stijl, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our De Stijl - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanshi...
Wood
Pavel Janák Cubist Wood Chair, Flat Back
By Pavel Janák
Located in Toronto, CA
Cubist side chair by Czech architect and designer Pavel Janák (1881 – 1956), a pioneer in stripping away ornament. Don’t let the expressive angles fool you. This piece is very comfor...
Wood
"Mondrian" Moser Crystal Vase
By Moser
Located in Paris, FR
The crystal Vase "Mondrian" was designed by Michal Kožený for the famous luxury glass factory Moser. Made of the most luxurious Czech crystal, this Mondrian vase...
Crystal
Dining Chairs in the style of De Stijl Movement, Netherlands, 1950s
By Piet Zwart, Vilmos Hufzar, De Stijl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs, echoing the visionary spirit of the De Stijl movement of the 1930s and inspired by the pioneering works of Vilmos Huszar and Piet Zwart. Constructed from pain...
Wood
BUIS Stool & Side Table - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
BUIS, a playful handcrafted solid wood stool & side Table Elevate your space with this charming and versatile accent stool, beautifully handcrafted from solid wood. Its minimalist d...
Wood
Czech Cubist Side Chair, Open Back by Pavel Janák
By Pavel Janák
Located in Toronto, CA
Cubist side chair by Czech architect and designer Pavel Janák (1881 – 1956), a pioneer in stripping away ornament. Don’t let the expressive angles fool you - this piece is very comfortable to sit on. Among the most distinctive and most frequently published pieces of early Czech Cubist...
Wood
Pair of White Painted Austrian Cube Chairs in the Manner of Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of white painted Austrian cube even armchairs in the manner of Josef Hoffmann, original white painted finish, Arts & Crafts style pierced open lattice work, stunning.
Wood
Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed in 1918 by Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld, the "Red and Blue Chair" is part of the Dutch De Stijl movement, a rigorous abstraction of lines and colours. An outlook shared by...
Wood
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Dutch 1930s De Stijl' Shelving Unit in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld
By Gerrit Rietveld, Bas Van Pelt
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare find this 1930s Rietveld style shelving. The 8 lacquered solid wooden shelves slide over 4 tubular metal uprights and are mounted by a simple (Rietveld like) construction. When assembling this beautiful 'De Stijl' like shelving I discovered a Dutch 1 cent coin...
Metal
Vitrine deux-corps hollandais
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Vitrine Hollandaise ouvrant dans la partie haute par deux portes vitrées et dans la partie basse par trois tiroirs. Le meuble est richement décoré d'une marqueterie représentant des ...
Wood, Boxwood, Walnut
Two Multicolored RAAK Stijl Relief Wall Light Sconces Willem van Oyen Glass
Rare ESKAF Vase, Model 834, Huizen, 1928-1934
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product info This ceramic vase was produced by ESKAF (Eerste Steenwijker Kunst Aardewerk Fabriek) during the early Huizen period, between 1928 and 1934. The model number is 834, a do...
Earthenware
$8,670Sale Price|40% Off
De Stijl 1940 After Piet Mondrian Wood Lamp! Composition w Red Yellow & Blue Art
By Piet Mondrian
Located in Peoria, AZ
After Piet Mondrian Wood Lamp Art Incredible! 1940 Hand-Carved, Painted & Crafted After Composition With Red Yellow and Blue Amazing Art Design! 4 Different Compositions from each...
Brass, Enamel
XL Mondrian Inspired Abstract Painting, 'Olympus's Roep', 2002
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive extra-large abstract wall art piece from 2002, boldly inspired by the iconic geometric compositions of Piet Mondrian. Titled 'Olympus's Roep' (Dutch for 'Olympus's Call...
Canvas, Paint
Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud - Easy Chair
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Traditionalist chair, designed in the 1950s by Dutch architect Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud (J.J.P. Oud) for the boardroom of Royal Dutch Shell in The Hague. Woodframe in walnut, orig...
Leather, Walnut
ZZ Wall Mirror Inspired by Chevron, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our chevron - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanship...
Bone, Wood, Teak
$816Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century patch work wall hanging quilt, Netherlands 1960s
By Piet Mondrian
Located in ECHT, NL
Abstract cubist quilted wall hanging. Made from fabric depicting a town with a surrounding of waves and multicolored other textures. The style ca...
Fabric
1940 Mid Century Modern Wood Polychromed Lamp Art! De Stijl! After Piet Mondrian
By Piet Mondrian
Located in Peoria, AZ
After Piet Mondrian Wood Lamp Art Incredible! 1940 Hand-Carved, Painted & Crafted After Composition With Red Yellow and Blue Amazing Art Design! 4 Different Compositions from ...
Brass, Enamel
Kostka Lamps, France, 1970s-1980s, Blue, Yellow, Green
Located in Hastings, GB
Set of 3 Kostka Lamps France, 1970s-1980s De Stijl Movement Style Attributed to the early 20th century designs of German Architect and Painter Walter Georg Kostka (1884-1970) S...
Metal
ESKAF Vase, Model 9, Design Attributed to W. van Norden, Huizen, 1928 - 1934
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product info This ceramic vase is attributed to ESKAF (Eerste Steenwijker Kunst Aardewerk Fabriek) and corresponds in form to Model 9, a design associated with W. van Norden, produce...
Ceramic, Earthenware
All Original 1915 De Stijl Childs Chair
Located in Peekskill, NY
This hand made prototype or child's size chair is a original survivor of the art and design movement De Stijl. Its design follows the De Stijl ideals of horizontal and vertical plane...
Wood
ZZ Wall Mirror Inspired by Chevron, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our chevron - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern sophistication. Designed to be a statement piece, this mirror seamlessly combines intricate artistry with contemporary style, making it the perfect centerpiece for any home or workspace. Exquisite Craftsmanship Adorned with mesmerizing zig zag patterns, this mirror highlights the meticulous artistry of traditional bone and teak...
Bone, Wood, Teak
Dutch Designer, Side Chair, Oak, Netherlands, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak side chair designed and produced in the Netherlands, c. 1940s. 14.75” seat height
Oak
Piet Zwart Exhibition Poster
By Piet Zwart
Located in New York, NY
Original poster for the exhibition "Piet Zwart Ontwerper (Designer)" held at the Haags Gemeentmuseum in the Netherlands in 1973. Zwart was a Dutch photographer, Industrial designer, and Pioneer of modern typography...
Paper
$3,157Sale Price|34% Off
De Stijl Children's Wheelbarrow Designed by Gerrit Rietveld for Van De Groenekan
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Colorful and cheerful children's wheelbarrow in the primary colors that are so typical of Rietveld's work: red, yellow, blue, black and white. This piece is still in its original condition and has not been renovated. It was constructed solidly and this piece of 'toy' is still firm. It also ticks the boxes of the norm of good art according to the influential international group of artists De Stijl to which Rietveld belonged: 'Good art is square and angular.' The Rietveld wheelbarrow...
Wood
DS Wall Mirror Inspired by De Stijl, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our De Stijl - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanshi...
Wood
DS Wall Mirror Inspired by De Stijl, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our De Stijl - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanshi...
Resin, Wood
DS Wall Mirror Inspired by De Stijl, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our De Stijl - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanshi...
Resin, Wood
$3,109Sale Price|20% Off
De Stijl Movement Design Red Chair Attributed to Jan Wils, 1920's Netherlands
By Jan Wils
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Very Rare Early 20th Century 'De Stijl Movement' Dutch Modernist Design Side Chair attributed to Jan Wils. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's / 30's period. Red painted oak, beech and p...
Beech, Oak, Plywood
Enameled Steel and Plexiglas 'De Stijl' Style Light Sculpture, Italy, 1970
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful large-scale Italian light sculpture dating from the 1970s clearly reflecting the influence of the Dutch 'De Stijl' movement and very much in the style of the work of the 'D...
Steel
DS Wall Mirror Inspired by De Stijl, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance Transform your interiors with the captivating beauty of our De Stijl - Inspired Wall Mirror—an exquisite fusion of traditional craftsmanshi...
Resin, Wood