Crate chair
Armchair
1934 (made)
1934 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Modular chair made of 10 pieces of timber.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Painted wood |
| Brief description | Dutch 1934 des. Rietveld man. Metz |
| Physical description | Modular chair made of 10 pieces of timber. |
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| Gallery label | CRATE CHAIR
Designed by Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888-1964)
Manufactured by Metz & Co., Amsterdam, Holland
Painted wood
1934
Following the worldwide economic depression, Rietveld, hitherto known for his uncompromisingly aesthetic furniture, designed a line of inexpensive furniture made from low quality wood such as that used in packing cases. In order to keep the price down the wood was simply cut and assembled with screws rather than any joints. This lounge chair model was probably intended to have upholstered cushions.
W.30-1987(1989-2006) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.30-1987 |
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| Record created | August 9, 2005 |
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