GR-BERLIN CHAIR

GR-BERLIN CHAIR

The iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld and manufactured by G.A.v.d. Groenekan De Bilt Nederland in between 1972-1974. Besides the "Red and Blue Chair", this is one of the most famous Rietveld designs. The first chair design was made for the ‘Juryfreie Kunstschau’ in Berlin, and two following variations were made for the boardroom of the Rijksacademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam. The second version of the chair had a cushion and a higher backrest. It is made of oak wood planks and lacquered in white, black, and grey colors. The armrests of the chair can be moved to the left or right position.

Dimensions:

106 x 73 x 57 cm / 42 x 29 x 22.50 in

Material:

Painted oak, laminated wood

Condition:

Original paint, no restoration

Provenance:

Private Collection, Christie's, Amsterdam, 20th Century Decorative Arts, 18 November 2003, Lot 332, Collection of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd.

Literature:

1. M. Kuper and I. van Zijl, Gerrit Th. Rietveld - The Complete Works, p. 92.
2. P. Vöge, The Complete Rietveld Furniture, p. 60.

Terms:

Certificate of Authenticity included
Worldwide shipping available
14-day return policy

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