Militairy Chair

by Gerrit Rietveld, 1923

ColourOak natural & grey

Ships in 9 weeks

€ 1,255.00

Gerrit Rietveld’s experimental design style is powerfully embodied in the Military Chair. Innovative forms, thoughtful use of materials, and an open, transparent construction are at its core. A distinctive detail is the use of square crossbars, with their ends finished in a contrasting color. The chair is part of the Military series and was originally designed by Rietveld for the Catholic Mil…

Width
49 cm
Height
90 cm
Depth
39 cm
Material description
Frame Solid Oak (lacquered grey or black) // Seat and back plywood with oak veneer (natural or lacquered white or red) // Bolted metal connections

Militairy Chair

Oak Natural & Grey

€ 1,255.00

More than a chair

The Military series extends beyond the chair to include a table and a stool, each reflecting the same robust construction and clear design language that so strongly defines Rietveld’s work.

Gerrit Rietveld

The most renowned Dutch architect and pioneer of De Stijl /> Gerrit Rietveld (Utrecht, 1888–1964) is one of the most celebrated and innovative Dutch architects, furniture makers, and designers. Trained as a furniture maker by his father, he went on to become the defining architect of the De Stijl movement. In 1919, Rietveld joined De Stijl and connected with art…