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.
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
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
$2,406Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Rounded Cart by Siva Poggibonsi with a De Stijl decoration
By (After) Theo van Doesburg, Siva Poggibonsi
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
BUIS Stool & Side Table - Black - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
BUIS, a playful handcrafted solid wood stool & side Table Black Version Elevate your space with this charming and versatile accent stool, beautifully handcrafted from solid wood. I...
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
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
Crate Side Table by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brown crate side table by Gerrit Rietveld, crafted circa 1935 in the Netherlands, this table is a testament to Rietveld's avant-garde approach to furniture design. As a pioneering figure in the De Stijl movement, Rietveld revolutionized the concept of traditional craftsmanship with his radical creations. Constructed from standard lumber size planks, they showcase Rietveld's belief in the inherent strength and durability of packing materials. Despite facing criticism for their departure from conventional workmanship, Rietveld remained true to his dedication to functionality and simplicity. This side table offers a chance to own the enduring legacy of the De Stijl movement. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888–1964) was more than a furniture designer: he was an architectural maverick and a leading figure in the Dutch artistic movement De Stijl. His contributions to modern design transcend boundaries, shaping the landscape of 20th-century aesthetics. Rietveld's philosophy emphasized the purity of form and the integration of art into everyday life. Through his innovative use of materials and geometric abstraction, he challenged conventional norms and redefined the essence of design. His legacy lives on through timeless creations like the Black Crate...
Wood
Handcrafted English Side Drink Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand turned and handcrafted English side table in walnut. The top surface has a slight rounded edge and the base a superb concave rim ascending to join the centre column....
Walnut
Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare 1950s Italian desgin serving bar cart. Made of beech wood equipped with two glass shelves and brass wheels for convenient movement. Perfect for serving drinks to your guests. Vi...
Glass, Beech
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, in Black Laquer
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult Stool remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a modernist manner. This edition of Cult Stool in stark contrast to its predecesor is redu...
Resin, Wood
Handcrafted Walnut Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully turned and completely handcrafted walnut side table in a modernist design. This is a bespoke piece of the finest quality, handmade by our master craftsman in the UK usin...
Walnut
Vondel Side Table Handcrafted in Red Honed Travertine
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed as a midpoint between a sculpture and an accessory, the Vondel side table in honed red Travertine presents a sense of permanence – giving it...
Travertine
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
Oak, Teak
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Catania, CT
Sophisticated Italian bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca, crafted in the 1950s. The structure is made of beautifully shaped wood, showcasing Lacca’s signature organic lines and elegan...
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Skovby Mobelfabrik Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern Danish teak pedestal base dining table with two leaves by Skovby Mobelfabrik. This attractive set caters to many with the ...
Faux Leather, Teak
$7,940
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in
Elegant Art Deco Desk with Asymmetrical Design and Drawers, France, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A striking original Art Deco desk from 1930s France – where sculptural design meets practical function in perfect harmony. The construction is distinctly asymmetrical: the left side...
Beech
Handcrafted Modernist Side Drink Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English ash ripple side table in the modernist design. This is a bespoke piece of fine quality, handmade by master-craftsmen in solid English ...
Ash
Handcrafted English Ash Side Table
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted English ash rippled side table in the modernist design. This is a fine quality bespoke piece - handmade by our master-craftsman in solid Engli...
Ash
Mid Century Italian Brass Bar Cart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury brass bar cart, probably Italian, circa 1960s. Two large oval glass shelves provide lots of storage. Can be used as a bar cart, serving cart, or as movable storage in an o...
Brass
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H 82.625 in W 29.5 in D 39.25 in
Gispen Style Black Stained Conference or Dining Table by Tijsseling, Netherlands
By Tijsseling, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive Mid-Century conference, dining, or work table in the style of Gispen, manufactured by Tijsseling Meubelfabrieken in the Netherlands, likely in the 1960s or early 1970s. Tijss...
Metal
A Gerrit Rietveld desk, manufactured by Cassina, 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A vintage Rietveld crate desk by Cassina, 1970s. While an original 1930s desk by Gerrit Rietveld is extremely hard to come by, a Cassina one is also a rare find. There weren't that many made and they haven't been available as a re-edition for a long time. The desk is in very good condition regarding its age, with small signs of the time and a lovely patina on the wood. It has a drawer on both sides, fully functional. The pictures show how well the desk combines with a Rietveld L40 tube lamp and a v.d. Groenekan Zig Zag, as well as enhancing the impression of size and scale. The Groenekan is one of the provenanced set we've also listed on 1st Dibs. It is possible to purchase one instead of set of two. The iconic crate desk, designed in 1934 by Dutch architect and furniture designer Gerrit T. Rietveld as part of the crate furniture series – initially made of inexpensive planks of pine, which were joined by screws. Rietveld had drawn inspiration from the crates used to move furniture for transportation, a construction of which he described as ‘good carpentry […] that gets straight to the point’. Aesthetics and an egalitarian spirit were of equal importance to Rietveld in this design. He recognized that industrializing the production process and allowing buyers to assemble their own furniture were ways of making good design affordable. Accordingly, the Crate furniture could be ordered preassembled or in do-it-yourself kits. Initially, items for the Crate series...
Cherry
Metz & Co Metal Modernist Side Table, Holland, 1950
By Elmar Berkovich, Metz & Co.
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic modernist side table by unknown designed unfortunately, but this table was purchased at Metz & Co who sold top of the rock exclusive designs from mainly Dutch designers. Several world known designers designed furniture for Metz&Co such as Gerrit Rietveld, Elmar Berkovic...
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Schroeder 1 side table by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina. This beautiful asymmetrical creation by architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld was especially designed for the Schroeder house in Utrecht the Netherlands with the geometric cubist form of De Stijl design from the 1920s. This table is produced by Cassina, Italy and numbered 01544. The table is in great condition without any damage what so ever. The table will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US crate included is Euro 450. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, born in Utrecht on 24 June 1888, seems possessed of two personalities, each so distinct that one might take his work to be that of more than one artist. The first personality is that seen in the craftsman cabinet...
Laminate, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Schroeder 1 Side Table by Cassina
Located in Weesp, NL
Schroeder 1 side table by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina. This beautiful asymmetrical creation by architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld was especially designed for the Schroeder house in Utrecht the Netherlands with the geometric cubist form of De Stijl design from the 1920s. This table is produced by Cassina, Italy and numbered 01639. The table is in great condition without any damage what so ever. The table will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US crate included is Euro 450. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, born in Utrecht on 24 June 1888, seems possessed of two personalities, each so distinct that one might take his work to be that of more than one artist. The first personality is that seen in the craftsman cabinet...
Laminate, Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Coffee Table, circa 1930
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique coffee table designed and made by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, designed for Gabriel Smit, poet, writer and reporter. At the time of his marriage, Gabriel Smit furnished his interio...
Pine
Gerrit Rietveld Coffee Table, circa 1930
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique coffee table designed and made by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, designed for Gabriel Smit, poet, writer and reporter. At the time of his marriage, Gabriel Smit furnished his interio...
Wood
Gerrit Rietveld Tea Cart Metz & Co, circa 1945
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ultra rare and quite unique tea cart designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, designed and made probably by Gerard van de Groenekan for Metz & Co ca 1945. This tea cart is one of the very...
Softwood
Custom-Made Gerrit Rietveld Inspired Solid Cherry Dining Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine display of Dutch Design and craftsmanship in this gorgeous solid cheerywood dining set as designed by Gerrit Rietveld and handmade in the early 1980s consists of a large table...
Cherry
De Stijl Schroeder Table for Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asymmetrical table by Dutch designer and architect Gerrit Rietveld. Created alongside his 1924 Schroeder House, this side table follows the primary color palate and geometric cubist ...
Dutch Minimalist Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Architectural dining table or desk in solid pine with dovetail joints designed in 1960 by Ate Van Apeldoorn. Wonderful proportions. The construction and design are reminiscent of the...
Pine
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H 21.26 in Dm 23.43 in
1939 Gerrit Rietveld Table for Bank Hypothecair Crediet The Hague Museum Quality
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
In 1939 Gerrit Rietveld was commissioned to design the interior of the 'Bank Hypothecair Crediet' in The Hague, Holland. This superb table is from that commission and is published on page 192 the following publication :- 'Gerrit Th. Rietveld 1888-1964 Het volledige werk' (The complete works) by Marijke Kuper & IDA van Zijl, Centraal Museum Utrecht 1992, ISBN 90-73285-15-1. This table is the sole survivor of this Bank Hypothecair Crediet project making it an extreme desirable piece for museums or high end collectors. The table is untouched and in completely original condition, and comes with full provenance of ownership and a condition report from an important Dutch Rietveld...
Glass, Mahogany, Wood