Title: Gerrit Rietveld
Description: Gerrit Rietveld's simple yet dynamic style greatly influenced international furniture design and contributed significantly to the history of architecture. Following Rietveld from his humble beginnings as a cabinetmaker to his final years as a world-renowned architect, this book presents both his lesser-known work and his most celebrated. It explores his significance in the wider context of avant-garde movements, and his influence within De Stijl and Functionalism. This highly detailed yet accessible monograph is designed by the acclaimed Dutch designer Wim Crouwel. -- Publisher's description.
Subjects: Designers, Architects, Biography, Furniture designers, Rietveld, gerrit thomas, 1888-1965, Architecture, modern, 20th century, Furniture design
Places: Netherlands
People: Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964)