Gerrit Rietveld

By Ida Van Ziji and Ida van Zijl

Book Overview

The richly illustrated and accessible monograph on the Dutch designer and world-renowned architect - now in paperback

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714873209
• ISBN13: 9780714873206
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.7" x 11.3"