Gerrit Rietveld

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer known for his integral work within the de Stijl movement, which he joined in 1918. He is best known for his iconic Red and Blue Chair and the Rietveld Schröder House, exemplifying his commitment to the movement's principles of functionalism and abstraction. He remained associated with de Stijl until it was dissolved in 1931. From 1936 until after World War II, he focused on furniture design, later taking on significant architectural projects, including the De Ploeg Textile Works and an art academy in Arnhem.