Zwaan Armchair

by Gerrit Rietveld, 1958

ColourVidar 0542

€ 3,750.00

The Zwaan armchair by Gerrit Rietveld, designed in 1958, is one of his most elegant furniture pieces. The chair was designed for the World Expo in Brussels and later found its place in the press room of UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris.While Rietveld’s work is often defined by clean geometry and a distinct De Stijl signature, the Zwaan reveals a softer expression. Flowing lines replace right angles,…

Width
65 cm
Height
75 cm
Depth
91 cm
Material description
Wooden frame // Steel springs // Foam // Upholstery in fabrics or leather

Zwaan Armchair

Vidar 0542

€ 3,750.00

Architectural object in space

Rietveld believed a chair should be an architectural object in space. The Zwaan embodies that conviction. Its form defines the room around it, while the carefully shaped seat provides excellent comfort.

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…

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