Crate Easy Chair

The crate chair embodies the revolutionary spirit of Dutch modernism, conceived by one of the 20th century's most influential designers. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964), a pivotal figure in the De Stijl movement, first introduced his groundbreaking crate furniture series in 1934, challenging conventional notions of craftsmanship and aesthetics.

The chair is a testament to Rietveld's innovative approach and was conceived from his observation that shipping crates often surpassed their contents in durability. This insight led to a design that celebrates utilitarianism and minimalism, utilizing standard wood sizes to dictate its form. 

This chair hails from the estate of Peter Vöge (1945-2003), a preeminent Dutch architect, scholar and unrivaled authority on Gerrit Rietveld. Vöge's legacy in the field is marked by his authorship and years of research of the definitive Rietveld furniture bibliography, as well as his distinguished career as an academic and art critic associated with the prestigious Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam.

His ownership lends this chair an exceptional provenance, underscoring its significance in the realm of modernist design. Literature The Complete Rietveld Furniture by Peter Vöge, 010 publishers Rotterdam,1993, p. 88-89.

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