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21 May 2006

Gerrit Rietveld
Berlin chair
G.A. van der Groenekan
Netherlands, c. 1957
lacquered wood
28 w x 21.5 d x 41.75 h inches
The Berlin is Rietveld’s first asymmetrically designed chair. Initially known as the ‘Board Chair,’ the form is comprised of eight intersecting elements of varying dimension and color. The Berlin chair closely adheres to the principles of De Stijl.
Signed applied paper manufacturer’s label to underside of seat: [G.A.v.d. Groenekan].
20,000-30,000