Thread: Rietveld

OK, as one of the ones who 'clearly does not', let me say it's a nicely executed example of an uncomfortable looking chair

I preferred it before you painted it but to each his own. I would probably put the paper on the seat and sit on it rather than read it. Maybe a cushion or two would make it more inviting

It does have that arty look.
Interesting to look at but not practical to use.

After a closer look.......the angle of the back to the seat and seat to the floor........and the arm rest.........
it might be OK to sit in.

The glossy colours compliment the style.

It would be a good attention getter.

I think it looks great and well built.

congratulations.

Well, I really like it, but likewise could do without the paint. and Rietveld is probably turning in his grave now, but i think some subtle curves in the seat and back would ofset the rest of the piece nicely. cool design. strong work. well done!

-Ryan

Kayu

Thank you for the pics. You have done a wonderful job of recreating this classic chair.

I have been in love with the Rietveld Red Yellow and Blue chair for at least 25 years. His other work is also inspiring, but the simplicity and colour here is delightful.

I have visited museums, attended exhibitions, etc to see his work. I have a number of drawings, but no measured plans, per se (although I once - some 20 years ago - tried to copy and measure the exact details through a showroom window late at night ). If you have measurements and plans, would you let me have a copy? Much appreciated.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Thanks all for the positive critics.

SilentC, your invited the next time you are in Bali to try the chair (btw bring your own seating)

Indeed Ryan I can hear Rietveld rummble in his grave already.:eek:

I have measured drawings, but ofcourse they are metric. When I'm back from Holland (visa-run) I will contact you Derek.

Bye (plane leaves in two hours)

a good looking comfortable chair, the ergonomics look spot on

Great work on the chair!!!!!!!!

As a few of the others have said you could lose the paint. Don't get me wrong, painting it could also work but the substrate would have to be perfectly flat/smooth.

Still, wonderful stuff!!!!!!

I am also a 'do not' but the Adirondack chair looks exceptionally back breaking but is surprisingly comfortable.

Kayu

Firstly let me say I think you have done a great job & I quite like the paintjob but I am solidly with "Silent" on this issue. I think the original design is typical arthouse desing rubbish and worse than that from the hand/pen of a bloody Architect. I love architecture and its creators but they make the worst furniture designers and should leave that to people who are willing to spend more than 5 mins designing a piece.
It is just a wild guess but I suspect something like this would be designed by someone who was not likely or able to actually construct it either.

Enough ranting from me I had a bad day.

Cheers

Ross

I dont mind it, I think it would grow on you if you owned it... but as said a bit of padding would be nice.

I think the original design is typical arthouse desing rubbish and worse than that from the hand/pen of a bloody Architect

Bloody Phillistines, all of you!!!

Not only was Gerrit Rietveld a practicing architect, but he was also a trained cabinetmaker.

His father was a cabinetmaker, as was his mother, his sister and three maternal aunts.

No, seriously, he was indeed a cabinetmaker, and trained in his fathers' shop.

Keep in mind (if you were not aware) that he designed this chair in 1918, and this (and other works of his) were responsible for a world revolution in furniture design. For a fuller understanding of the significance of this chair, go to http://www.terraingallery.org/Anthony-Romeo-Chair.html

Regards from Perth

Derek

Keep in mind (if you were not aware) that he designed this chair in 1918, and this (and other works of his) were responsible for a world revolution in furniture design.

... and yet when I walk into the overwhelming majority of houses and furniture showrooms, most of the chairs that I see look surprisingly unlike the Red and Blue chair and more like something that was already being made prior to 1918. Except maybe those in an Ikea store...

I'm sorry, but reading that article just reinforces my ideas on the subject. This says it all:

Rietveld was not interested in conventional ideas of comfort

Hi, while it's not my idea of seating, I can appreciate how well made it looks in the photos and the end result does look good. I too wouldn't have painted it, but I think the paint job has been done well.

cheers
RufflyRustic

Ok I'll go against all the trends.

Congratulations on an extremely well constructed piece. I like the way you, and some others here mention the troubles encountered on the way to completeing a project. Gives me hope when I'm looking upon another stuff up in my own shed.

Whilst I don't like paint on most pieces, i think this one screams for the finish you gave it. More traditional adirondack chairs probably don't want paint, but this piece with its more severe lines can handle the stronger finish.

BTW, it looks bloody uncomfortable.