Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair By Cassina c.1983
$2,495
ABOUT
Instantly iconic, the Zig-Zag chair (1934) by Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld is one of the earliest examples of a cantilevered solid wood chair. Its four wood boards are connected end to end, giving the structure the appearance of a Z-shaped puzzle. This version by Cassina features visible dovetail joints. Dated on the bottom.
- CREATOR Designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1983.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Ebonized Wood.
- CONDITION Good. Minor wear consistent with use and wear. Minor wear. Small chip on base back left side.
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DIMENSIONS H 31 in. W 15.75 in. D 16.25 in., Seat height 16.75 in.
HISTORY
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (24 June 1888–25 June 1964) was a Dutch furniture designer and architect. One of the principal members of the Dutch artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
