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What materials does Gerrit Rietveld use?
Gerrit Rietveld used a variety of materials. He was one of the first furniture makers to employ plywood and aluminum in furniture designs. Two of his most famous pieces are the Red Blue chair and the Zig Zag chair. Shop a selection of Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.
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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Fabric Dimensions: D 85 cm x W 64 cm x H 60 cm (SH 37 cm) G...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Jacquard “Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy.
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy. Also known as the 637 chair. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer. Also a me...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Jacquard

Italian modern Velvet sofa Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Velvet sofa mod. Utrecht by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina , 1990s fantastic three-seater sofa mod. Utrecht with curved seat and backrest, padded and upholstered ...
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1990s Italian Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, relaunched in 1973/2011. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Gerrit T Rietveld Utrecht Armchair Limited Edition Boxblocks Bertjan Pot Cassina
By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful 'Utrecht' armchair designed by Gerrit T. Rietveld in 1935 originally for Metz & Co. department store in Amsterdam (Netherlands). This is a Cassina Limited Edition (no. 66 /...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

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