Highback Chair

Designed by Gerrit Rietveld for Utrecht in 1923
Netherlands
Model Berlin Chair H 100.33cm W 57.15cm D 71.12cm
Oak, Beech
Designer

Gerrit Rietveld

 Netherlands (June 24, 1888 - June 25, 1964 )

Rietveld believed that handcrafted furniture of the time was too heavy, too labour-intensive and unnecessarily expensive. He became interested in how to make furniture that was more accessible and with a simpler style. In doing so, his work revolutionised the way that furniture was designed and produced. This began his road to success with the slatted chair, from 1919.

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