Gerrit Rietveld

Gerrit Rietveld was a Dutch architect and furniture designer, best known for his role in the De Stijl movement, which emphasized geometric forms and primary colors. He designed the iconic Red and Blue Chair, showcasing innovative use of simple shapes and flat planes to create visually balanced and functional furniture. Rietveld aimed to merge art and everyday life through his work, emphasizing harmony and abstraction. His designs influenced modern architecture and design, helping to shape the course of 20th-century modernism with their emphasis on simplicity and structural honesty.