Gerrit Rietveld 
1950's rattan chair

1950's rattan chair

Gerrit Rietveld (1888 - 1964)
Made by Firma Rohé Holland, Noordwolde.
Commissioned by Metz & Co Amsterdam

Simular to the  prototype 'armchair' known from the collection at the Centraal Museum Utrecht and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. This model is the smaller dining chair version.

Documentation:
Drawings - Book 'Gerrit Th Rietveld, het volledige werk' Marijke Küper, Ida van Zijl. Centraal Museum
Picture - Magazine 'Ons Huis, 1952'.

The chair is in original unrestored condition and is currently in my private collection.