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1888 born in Utrecht1899 apprentice in his father's carpentry workshop; on the side he obtained a degree in architecture, in evening school

1906–11 worked as draftman, took cources in architectural drafting

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ndependent furniture-maker1911–1914 advanced architectural courses; built several buildings1923 construction of “Schröder-house” in Utrecht Died in 1964

Articles about Gerrit Rietveld

All of you seated, feel embraced

IMM COLOGNE 2017

All of you seated, feel embraced

1/23/2017

Diversity is a great thing, but makes orientation a tad harder. One possible antidote: revivals, furniture in XXXL, and armchairs that hug the seated. On all the things the imm cologne 2017 had to offer.

Déjà-vu in Basel

Déjà-vu in Basel

6/27/2016

The Design Miami trade fair takes place parallel to Art Basel – but this year only featured very few highlights. There was a lack of real innovations or an exciting exhibition.

Modern always works

Modern always works

4/28/2016

Salone 3: Forget social issues. The trend in furniture is to give modern classics a contemporary tweak, a makeover that guarantees their timelessness.

Voulez vous Prouvé?

Voulez vous Prouvé?

6/27/2014

At Design Miami, which took place in parallel to Art Basel, the French galleries presented an awful lot of Jean Prouvé originals. The icing on the cake: Konstantin Grcic transformed an Audi TT into a mobile living machine.

Going vintage ain’t enough

Going vintage ain’t enough

6/16/2013

The Design Miami trade fair, which runs parallel to Art Basel, was not very convincing. It lacked a clear curatorial thrust, exciting exhibitions and statements. And not least there was no clear position on contemporary design, although this is so sorely needed.

Constellations: Rietveld and the revolution of space – part 2

Constellations: Rietveld and the revolution of space – part 2

6/22/2012

Architecture for Rietveld is spatial art. The Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht is not the only example of open-space constructions by Rietveld that foster a new lifestyle.

Nodes: Rietveld and the revolution of space – part 1

Nodes: Rietveld and the revolution of space – part 1

6/18/2012

Gerrit Rietveld is one of the best-known Modernist designers and architects. However, his oeuvre is not just of historical interest. A visit to the exhibition at Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein shows how Rietveld addresses space, and proves himself to be highly topical.

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