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Early Zig Zag chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Gerard van de Groenekan, 1960s
Early Zig Zag chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Gerard van de Groenekan, 1960s

Early Zig Zag chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Gerard van de Groenekan, 1960s

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Antwerp, BE

An iconic Zig Zag chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, produced in the 1960s by Gerard van de Groenekan in Utrecht, The Netherlands, this piece captures the essence of early modernist de...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Gerrit Rietveld red and blue chair Gerard vd Groenekan 1975
Gerrit Rietveld red and blue chair Gerard vd Groenekan 1975

Gerrit Rietveld red and blue chair Gerard vd Groenekan 1975

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This remarkable example belongs to the earliest production line executed by Gerard van de Groenekan, Rietveld’s lifelong collaborator and personal carpenter.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Steltman chair by Gerrit Rietveld, double stamp G.A. van de Groenekan & Cassina
Steltman chair by Gerrit Rietveld, double stamp G.A. van de Groenekan & Cassina

Steltman chair by Gerrit Rietveld, double stamp G.A. van de Groenekan & Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

After Rietveld’s death in 1964, Gerard van de Groenekan (the lifelong carpenter who produced all Rietveld's designs) started to produce the plain wooden version without upholstery, w...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of richly provenanced G. Rietveld Zig Zag chairs, made G.A. van de Groenekan
Set of richly provenanced G. Rietveld Zig Zag chairs, made G.A. van de Groenekan

Set of richly provenanced G. Rietveld Zig Zag chairs, made G.A. van de Groenekan

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

When Dora Mees moved into her own Rietveld home ''Van Dantzig'' she commissioned Rietveld's furniture maker Gerard van de Groenekan to make her three 1930s style Zig Zag chairs for t...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of 'Utrecht' Armchairs attr Gerrit Rietveld, Mid-Century The Netherlands
Pair of 'Utrecht' Armchairs attr Gerrit Rietveld, Mid-Century The Netherlands

Pair of 'Utrecht' Armchairs attr Gerrit Rietveld, Mid-Century The Netherlands

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Den Haag, NL

The wooden frame was built by Gerard van de Groenekan 'workshop' Carpenter (This is where the Utrecht chair by Gerrit Rietveld was also originally made) These Chairs are traditional ...

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht lounge chairs Metz & Co 1960
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht lounge chairs Metz & Co 1960

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht lounge chairs Metz & Co 1960

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The earliest examples were built with wooden frames by Gerard van de Groenekan, Rietveld’s trusted collaborator, whose precise craftsmanship ensured the architectural purity of each ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Zig-Zag Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld
Set of Four Zig-Zag Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld

Set of Four Zig-Zag Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Although clearly inspired by Rietveld’s design, the chairs differ in several construction details from documented examples produced by Gerard van de Groenekan and are therefore offer...

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Late 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard
Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard

Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in Zürich, CH

The model was re-introduced in 1958 and made in a very limited quantity by one of Rietveld’s most trusted cabinetmakers, Gerard van de Groenekan (1904-1994). Gerard A. van de Groenek...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht lounge set Metz & Co 1950
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht lounge set Metz & Co 1950

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht lounge set Metz & Co 1950

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Commissioned and executed by Metz & Co, the wooden frame of this set was crafted by Gerard van de Groenekan, Rietveld’s trusted carpenter.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'
Gerrit Rietveld Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'

Gerrit Rietveld Unesco Press Room Chair for Spectrum, 'Colourful Vintage'

By Gerrit Rietveld, 't Spectrum

Located in Tilburg, NL

But even after Rietveld had handed his furniture workshop over to his assistant Gerard van de Groenekan, he continued to design furniture.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa
Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa

Rare Early All Original 1950s Gerrit Rietveld for Metz & Co 'Utrecht' Sofa

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld, Metz & Co.

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional and highly authentic example of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s iconic Utrecht sofa, produced by Metz & Co. in the early 1950s. Designed in 1935, the Utrecht model is a semin...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic

Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman Chair / Authentic

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in Zürich, CH

Gerard A. van de Groenekan began working in Gerrit Rietveld's workshop in Utrecht in 1917 at the age of fourteen.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic
Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic

Gerrit Rietveld, Berlin Chair / Authentic

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in Zürich, CH

Iconic “Berlin chair” was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld, and manufactured by Gerard A. van de Groenekan between 1972-1974. He began working in Gerrit Rietveld's workshop in Utr...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair
Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair

Gerrit Rietveld, Red and Blue Chair / Authentic Chair

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in Zürich, CH

Gerard A. van de Groenekan began working in Gerrit Rietveld's workshop in Utrecht in 1917 at the age of fourteen.

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Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan
Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan

Gerrit Rietveld Rare Children's High Chair by Gerard van de Groenekan

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Rare Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Children's High Chair, executed by Gerard van de Groenekan. Around 1920 Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) designed a few pieces of furniture for the Dutch arch...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Piano Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl
Piano Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl

Piano Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

Piano Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

piano chair, wood, ebonized, with painted red ends, leather(renewed), 1923, executed by Rietveld's cabinetmaker Gerard van de Groenekan. Former collection W. van Leusden, a painter...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch De Stijl Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Zig-Zag Chair  by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Zig-Zag Chair  by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

Zig-Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

Unavailable

H 75 in W 38 in D 47 in

Zig-Zag Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original set of four Zig-Zag Chairs in elm.The chairs are executed by Rietveld's cabinet-maker Gerard van de Groenekan in the 1960's. WonderWood acquired these chairs directly fro...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hanging Lamp Gerrit Rietveld
Hanging Lamp Gerrit Rietveld

Hanging Lamp Gerrit Rietveld

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Hanging Lamp Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Hanging lamp, designed by Rietveld in 1922, executed in 1969 by Gerard van de Groenekan, the cabinetmaker of Rietveld.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Zigzag Table, Top Covered with White Formica by Gerrit Rietveld
Zigzag Table, Top Covered with White Formica by Gerrit Rietveld

Zigzag Table, Top Covered with White Formica by Gerrit Rietveld

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H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in

Zigzag Table, Top Covered with White Formica by Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

As an experiment the formica was applied by Gerard van de Groenekan, the carpenter of Gerrit Rietveld, to protect the table against the tropic climate of Aruba, an island of the Net...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Redblue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

Redblue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

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H 86 in W 66 in D 79 in

Redblue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The illustrated chair was executed in 1965 by Gerard van de Groenekan, the cabinetmaker who from 1925 on executed all Rietveld's furniture.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Steltman Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, White Stained Oak, 1963
Steltman Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, White Stained Oak, 1963

Steltman Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, White Stained Oak, 1963

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H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in

Steltman Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, White Stained Oak, 1963

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

In 1963-1964 before Rietveld passed away, his cabinetmaker Gerard van de Groenekan executed some examples. One Rietveld gave to his friend Carel Blazer (1911-1980).

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Oak

'Buizenlamp' Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld
'Buizenlamp' Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld

'Buizenlamp' Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld

Unavailable

H 61.03 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

'Buizenlamp' Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Over the years, until the 1990s an unknown number of copies have been produced by Rietveld’s (authorized) cabinet maker Gerard van de Groenekan. The lamp on offer was acquired by...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Military table Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken
Military table Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken

Military table Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken

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H 28.94 in W 71.26 in D 29.53 in

Military table Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Marseille, PACA

Military table. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken, this example post war.

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Dutch Dining Room Tables

Zig zag chairs , Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken
Zig zag chairs , Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken

Zig zag chairs , Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Marseille, PACA

a set of 6 Zig zag chairs, Designed by Gerrit Rietveld for G. A. van de Groeneken, post war,

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Dutch Side Chairs

Very Rare and Unknown One-Off Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Very Rare and Unknown One-Off Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

Very Rare and Unknown One-Off Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in

Very Rare and Unknown One-Off Chair by Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Brussels, BE

This unknown chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld has never been in production. We bought this chair from a famous art deco collector in Germany years ago. He is still in wonderful an...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Blue Chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1966
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Blue Chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1966

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Blue Chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1966

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

There were several manufacturers, Rietveld, his cabinet maker Gerard van de Groenekan and now Cassina. Even after Gerrit Rietveld died, Gerard v.d.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1960
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1960

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1960

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

There were several manufacturers, Rietveld, his cabinet maker Gerard van de Groenekan and now Cassina. Even after Gerrit Rietveld died, Gerard v.d.

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Vintage 1960s De Stijl Chairs

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Blue Chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1966
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Blue Chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1966

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Blue Chair Gerard van de Groenekan, 1966

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Naples, IT

There were several manufacturers, Rietveld, his cabinet maker Gerard van de Groenekan and now Cassina. Even after Gerrit Rietveld died, Gerard v.d.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Dutch Lounge Chairs in Beech and Vermillion Upholstery Attr. to Groenekan 1950s
Dutch Lounge Chairs in Beech and Vermillion Upholstery Attr. to Groenekan 1950s

Dutch Lounge Chairs in Beech and Vermillion Upholstery Attr. to Groenekan 1950s

By Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Hellouw, NL

The story goes that these chairs were made to order by Gerard van de Groenekan. When we look in detail at the way the composition of the frame came about, we can conclude that there ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair pair G.A. v.d. Groenekan 1961
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair pair G.A. v.d. Groenekan 1961

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair pair G.A. v.d. Groenekan 1961

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

She was inspired by the design of this chair and ordered them in 1960, in 1961 Gerard van de Groenekan called her if it was okay to make them in elm wood.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Buizenlamp Tubular Lamp Holland, 1950
Gerrit Rietveld Buizenlamp Tubular Lamp Holland, 1950

Gerrit Rietveld Buizenlamp Tubular Lamp Holland, 1950

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H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Gerrit Rietveld Buizenlamp Tubular Lamp Holland, 1950

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This famous a symmetric lamp was made by Gerard van de Groenekan especially for a De Stijl exhibition in Stedelijk Musem, the Biennale in Venice and MOMA New York.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Wood, Plywood

Gerrit Rietveld Tea Cart Metz & Co, circa 1945
Gerrit Rietveld Tea Cart Metz & Co, circa 1945

Gerrit Rietveld Tea Cart Metz & Co, circa 1945

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H 25.2 in W 32.29 in D 18.12 in

Gerrit Rietveld Tea Cart Metz & Co, circa 1945

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Ultra rare and quite unique tea cart designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, designed and made probably by Gerard van de Groenekan for Metz & Co ca 1945. This tea cart is one of the very...

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Vintage 1940s Dutch De Stijl Serving Tables

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chairs G.A. van de Groenekan, circa 1958
Pair of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chairs G.A. van de Groenekan, circa 1958

Pair of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chairs G.A. van de Groenekan, circa 1958

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Unique and hard to find pair of Zig Zag chairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld and executed by his carpenter G.A. van de Groenekan, De Bilt, Nederland. These chairs both have the origin...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair by G.A. van de Groenekan, late 1950s
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair by G.A. van de Groenekan, late 1950s

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair by G.A. van de Groenekan, late 1950s

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

The iconic Zig Zag chair, design by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, manufactured by G.A. van de Groenekan, around 1959, Netherlands. A piece very sought after by interior designers as well a...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht chair Metz & Co Netherlands 1965
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht chair Metz & Co Netherlands 1965

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht chair Metz & Co Netherlands 1965

By Metz & Co., Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The earliest examples of this design featured wooden frames constructed by Gerard van de Groenekan, Rietveld’s trusted carpenter and close collaborator.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Early Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag chairs G.A. van de Groenekan
Early Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag chairs G.A. van de Groenekan

Early Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag chairs G.A. van de Groenekan

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Unique and hard to find pair of Zig Zag chairs by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld and executed by his carpenter G.A. van de Groenekan, De Bilt, Nederland. These chairs both have the origin...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Side Table by G.A.V.D. Groenekan
Art Deco Side Table by G.A.V.D. Groenekan

Art Deco Side Table by G.A.V.D. Groenekan

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H 24.41 in W 14.18 in D 22.84 in

Art Deco Side Table by G.A.V.D. Groenekan

By Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This strong handmade table was made by Gerard A. Van de Groenekan, who also worked for Gerrit Rietveld.

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair Pair G.A.v.d. Groenekan, 1965
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair Pair G.A.v.d. Groenekan, 1965

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair Pair G.A.v.d. Groenekan, 1965

By Gerrit Rietveld, Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

The chairs were ordered at Van de Groenekan in 1960 but because of the popularity of the chairs these were delivered in ca. 1965 shortly after Rietveld died.

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Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair, designed 1919, rare example
Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair, designed 1919, rare example

Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair, designed 1919, rare example

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) Hoge Stoel or High Back Chair designed in 1919, this example like made circa 1940 dark stained oak 93cm high, 60cm wide, 60cm deep Rietveld’s “Hogestoel”...

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Vintage 1940s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag Chair
Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag Chair

Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag Chair

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H 29.5 in W 14.75 in D 17.5 in

Gerrit Rietveld Zig-Zag Chair

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Gerrit Rietveld zig-zag chair executed by his carpenter Gerard van de Groenekan, circa 1969. Signed with branded manufacturer’s mark to underside (H.G.M.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gerrit Rietveld Crate Desk and Zig Zag Chair Metz & Co, 1950s the Netherlands
Gerrit Rietveld Crate Desk and Zig Zag Chair Metz & Co, 1950s the Netherlands

Gerrit Rietveld Crate Desk and Zig Zag Chair Metz & Co, 1950s the Netherlands

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

The zig zag chair is produced by Gerard van de Groenekan and can be bought separately from the desk as well.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash, Pine

After Gerrit Rietveld "Elling" storage cabinet
After Gerrit Rietveld "Elling" storage cabinet

After Gerrit Rietveld "Elling" storage cabinet

By Gerard van de Groenekan

Located in Skokie, IL

After Gerrit Rietveld "Elling" storage cabinet circa 1960s In 1919 Gerrit Rietveld designed the first Elling cabinet. The original example, executed in oak, was acquired by architec...

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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

De Stijl Berlin Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, Lacquered Wood, 1923
De Stijl Berlin Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, Lacquered Wood, 1923

De Stijl Berlin Chair by Gerrit Rietveld, Lacquered Wood, 1923

By Gerard van de Groenekan, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Built by his long-trusted furniture maker Gerard A. van de Groenekan, this example carries significant provenance within that collaborative lineage.

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Wood

Red/Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
Red/Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

Red/Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

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H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in

Red/Blue Chair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Red/Blue chair executed in the late 60's, most likely by Gerard van de Groenekan who was Rietveld's cabinet-maker.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair pair G.A. v.d. Groenekan 1961
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair pair G.A. v.d. Groenekan 1961

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag chair pair G.A. v.d. Groenekan 1961

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Roosendaal, NL

She was inspired by the design of this chair and ordered them in 1960, in 1961 Gerard van de Groenekan called her if it was okay to make them in elm wood.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Riveted Wood Zig-Zag Chair, 20th Century, Danish
Gerrit Rietveld Riveted Wood Zig-Zag Chair, 20th Century, Danish

Gerrit Rietveld Riveted Wood Zig-Zag Chair, 20th Century, Danish

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in New York, NY

Iconic riveted Zig-Zag chair by Dutch furniture designer and architect Gerrit Thomas Rietveld and produced by Gerard van de Groenekan. Striking Silhouette of solid elm with brass riv...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs

Materials

Brass

Steltman Chair Designed by Gerrit Rietveld
Steltman Chair Designed by Gerrit Rietveld

Steltman Chair Designed by Gerrit Rietveld

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H 27.75 in W 17.75 in D 19.75 in

Steltman Chair Designed by Gerrit Rietveld

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Charlevoix, MI

After Rietveld’s death in 1964, his former assistant Gerard van de Groenekan produced a version in wood.

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Late 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Gerrit Rietveld (1888–1964) was a key figure in the De Stijl movement, known for his radical use of geometry, line, and primary colour. A trained cabinetmaker, he brought a sculptura...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs

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Pine

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina

$3,971 / item

H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Wood Dimensions: D 43 cm x W 37 cm x H 74 cm (SH ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

$3,971 / item

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Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of...

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Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of...

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Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina Crate Chairs, Italy, 1970s

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$3,080 / set

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Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina Crate Chairs, Italy, 1970s

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Almelo, NL

Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina crate chairs, Italy 1970s. Pair of two Gerrit Rietveld' Crate' chairs. These chairs were designed in 1934 and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. These ...

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Materials

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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

$1,928 / item

H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Berlin, DE

Price is dependent on the chosen material/color. Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.

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Materials

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Located in Roanoke, VA

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1990s Italian Modern Chairs

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Red And Blue Chair By Gerrit Rietveld For Cassina
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Red And Blue Chair By Gerrit Rietveld For Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The Red and Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina is one of the most iconic expressions of early modern design. Originally conceived in 1918 and later refined with its now signat...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Italy, De Stijl Modern, 1918

Red Blue Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, Italy, De Stijl Modern, 1918

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gerrit rietveld Bauhaus red blue chair by Cassina. Early production. Authorized by Rietveld estate. Made in Italy. Labelled and numbered 556. In the red blue chair, Rietveld manipula...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

$3,709 / item

H 34.65 in W 25.79 in D 32.68 in

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

$10,842 / item

H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed

Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed

$4,900Sale Price / item|24% Off

H 29.25 in W 14.75 in D 17 in

Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of collectors pieces. Rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part of design history, re...

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Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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$1,597

H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in

Zig Zag Chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Chaise Zig Zag par Gerrit Rietveld pour Cassina Avec sa structure emblématique en zigzag, la chaise Zig Zag, conçue en 1934 par Gerrit Rietveld, est rééditée par Cassina depuis 1973...

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Post Modern Artisan Made Angular Ebonized Oak And Steel Chairs

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of minimal, post modern, artisan-made chairs are interesting from all angles. These sculptural chairs feature angular ebonized oak panels as back, seat and front legs with ...

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Replica of "Red and Blue" Chair by G.T. Rietveld, 1990s
Replica of "Red and Blue" Chair by G.T. Rietveld, 1990s

Replica of "Red and Blue" Chair by G.T. Rietveld, 1990s

$1,369

H 34.65 in W 32.68 in D 25.6 in

Replica of "Red and Blue" Chair by G.T. Rietveld, 1990s

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Roma, IT

A nice replica of the iconic chair realized by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld. Lacquered wood. Some minor defects, otherwise very good condition.

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1990s Italian Chairs

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Wood

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