Cassina “Utrecht” chair

P.O.R.

“Utrecht” chair by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1990s Italy. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer. Also a member of De Stijl from 1918. De Stijl was a Dutch art movement that wanted to change the art scene. Rietveld is also known for the iconic Red-Blue chair and Crate chair. The Utrecht chair was originally designed in 1935 for the Metz & Co department store in Amsterdam. 100 years after the birth of Rietveld Cassina started the production again in 1988. The Utrecht chair is one of the few upholstered chairs of Rietveld and designed for serial production. The chair is upholstered in a red wool felt febric and has the iconic stitching. In very good vintage conditon. 

Measurements:
– Height: 70 cm
– Width: 64 cm
– Depth: 85 cm
– S. Height: 35 cm