{"title":"Gerrit T. Rietveld","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .5pt; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDutch architect and craftsman Gerrit Thomas Rietveld was born in Utrecht in 1888 and died in Utrecht in 1964. He was one of the leading exponents of the neoplasticism movement in the design and architecture worlds. During his long and prolific career, Rietveld indelibly marked the world of design by creating some of the most acclaimed iconic products ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRietveld engaged in his first work experience at his family’s carpentry shop where he first approached the world of materials and objects. When this experience in carpentry finished, he devoted himself to evening courses in architectural design and, after completing them, opened his own carpentry workshop in 1918 where he began designing and producing furniture. It was precisely during this period that he designed and built the celebrated Red and Blue chair: an undisputed symbol of international design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAmong the main representatives of neoplasticism in the world, Rietveld is today re-evoked by Cassina which has included it in the \"I Maestri\" collection producing what were the most iconic and ingenious products that distinguished the work of the Dutch designer, immortalizing him indeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cassina-red-and-blue","title":"Red and Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cassina Red and Blue armchair, designed by Gerrit T. Rietveld in 1918, is a masterpiece of pure, rationalist form and a definitive expression of the Neoplasticism embraced by the Dutch De Stijl movement. Influenced by the artistic philosophies of Piet Mondrian, Rietveld sought to distill the essence of design through the harmonious use of colors and right angles, transforming this chair into a manifesto of modernist principles.\n\u003cbr\u003eOriginally called the Slat Chair, Rietveld’s design evolved when he applied a new philosophy of separating constructional elements according to their function. The base was painted black, while the seat and backrest adopted bold, primary colors, leading to the iconic name, Red and Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cassina","offers":[{"title":"Black-stained frame, blue seat, red back","offer_id":47741361422642,"sku":"63501","price":3635.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9321\/8866\/products\/63501_01.jpg?v=1710162373"},{"product_id":"cassina-utrecht","title":"Utrecht","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cassina Utrecht armchair, designed by Gerrit T. Rietveld in 1935, is a timeless masterpiece of modernist design. Originally conceived for serial production while Rietveld was working for the Metz \u0026amp; Co. department store in Amsterdam, the Utrecht armchair combines market needs with an emphasis on comfort and relaxation. Each element of the chair is treated as a separate unit, reflecting Rietveld’s experimental vision and adherence to the principles of the Neoplastic movement.\n\u003cbr\u003eWith its clean, geometric lines and soft padding, the Utrecht armchair offers both visual appeal and an inviting seating experience. It has become a design icon, celebrated for its balance of functionality and artistic expression. This chair remains a symbol of modernist innovation, making it a standout piece in any contemporary living space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cassina","offers":[{"title":"Ortigia upholstery, Cayenne color 13L652","offer_id":47741357785394,"sku":"63701","price":4866.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9321\/8866\/products\/63701_01.jpg?v=1710162098"},{"product_id":"cassina-zig-zag","title":"Zig Zag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cassina Zig Zag chair, designed by Gerrit T. Rietveld, is a revolutionary example of early cantilevered seating. Composed of four wood boards connected end-to-end, this chair defies traditional design by eliminating the typical legs-seat-back structure, instead forming a striking Z-shape. Its minimalist, yet bold form captures the essence of Rietveld’s experimental approach to modern furniture design.\n\u003cbr\u003eCrafted with exceptional precision, the Zig Zag chair showcases the expertise of Cassina’s carpenters, especially in the flawless execution of its dovetail joints, which enhance both its strength and aesthetic appeal. The open-pore finish, available in a range of colors, highlights the natural grain of the wood, emphasizing the interplay between vertical, oblique, and horizontal lines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cassina","offers":[{"title":"Cherry Wood","offer_id":47621353439538,"sku":"280 10","price":2208.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Lacquered Ash","offer_id":47621353472306,"sku":"280 14","price":2208.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9321\/8866\/products\/280_2010_01_f8f05f1a-3832-439c-a5c0-996cab9b9780.jpg?v=1710162059"},{"product_id":"vitra-miniatures-collection-rood-blauwe-stoel","title":"Miniatures Collection - Rood blauwe stoel","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerrit Rietveld conceived of each piece of furniture as an ideal, abstract composition of surfaces and lines in space. The rigor with which he put this into practice makes »Roodblauwe stoel« a key object in modern furniture design. The form of abstraction Rietveld adopts here bears comparison to painter Piet Mondrian.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vitra","offers":[{"title":"Wood \/ 14 W – 11 D – 14,5 H cm","offer_id":49280314999090,"sku":"4055737006272","price":282.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9321\/8866\/files\/4055737006272_01.jpg?v=1726066988"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9321\/8866\/collections\/Gerrit_Thomas_Rietveld.jpg?v=1726215469","url":"https:\/\/www.internionline.it\/en-ee\/collections\/gerrit-thomas-rietveld.oembed","provider":"Interni Design Experience","version":"1.0","type":"link"}