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Gerrit T. Reitveld’s original designs made use of surplus wooden shipping crates, turning them from waste wood into striking pieces of contemporary design. Relaunched in collaboration with HAY, the Crate collection pays homage to the architect’s original designs by replicating his meticulous precision and attention to detail. The dining table’s rectangular tabletop is supported by a pair of diagonal crossbars, giving diners plenty of legroom. Imbued with Reitveld’s characteristic sense of space and proportion, the table is ideally suited to a wide range of different outdoor settings.
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Gerrit T Rietveld
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964) was one of the greatest Dutch architects and furniture designers of all time.
Son of a carpenter, Rietveld was trained as a cabinetmaker before embarking on a career in architecture and joining the ’De Stijl’ Movement, which helped define his progressive style. Rietveld’s most significant furniture pieces include the Red and Blue Chair in 1917, and the Zig Zag Chair designed in 1934.
