Red Blue Chair

Related person

Natalie Martinez (was created by)

Date

still in production;1917

Description

In 1917 Rietveld designed the Red Blue Chair, which signaled a radical change in architectural theory. His unusual furniture designs led to several housing commissions which he invariably designed in a Neo-plastic style. The designs utilized the free and variable use of space and showed a profound understanding of dynamic spatial ideas. This chair is constructed of painted solid beechwood and plywood. This chair is one of a collection of designer furniture located in the Knowlton Hall Architecture Library, The Ohio State University. Keywords: Modern, DeStijl, furnishings, furniture, chairs, seating. Submitted by Dan Carney.

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