Cassina Black Red and Blue Chair
The Zeilmaker variation of the iconic 1918 chair by G. T. Rietveld, the Black Red and Blue wood armchair grew out of the Dutch master’s unflagging exploration and the clear evolution of the archetypal model with a view to the exploration of color.
While researching the origins of the Red and Blue model in collaboration with the Rietveld heirs, it emerged that the key idea of the first prototypes was based on the concept of spatial organization expressed through the monochrome tones of its elements. The first version was in fact produced in 1918 in completely unpainted wood. In the following years Rietveld proposed various examples, either monochrome or painted in different colours, depending on the requirements of his customers and the interiors for which the chairs were intended. As such, it comes as no surprise to find this 1920s version, presented as part of Cassina’s MutAzioni selection, created for the school teacher Wicher Zeilmaker with a black frame with white ends and a dark green painted seat and backrest. It was Rietveld’s ever-increasing involvement in the De Stijl movement that led him to also use primary colours on this model in 1923, and as such the chair became a veritable manifesto for the emerging neoplastic movement. Initially dubbed Slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name Red and Blue in the 1950s following its chromatic evolution. The various owners of the different examples used the chair as an abstract- realist sculpture in their interiors and, in some cases, as a simple tool for sitting on, adding cushions to make it more comfortable, just like Cassina offers for the Black Red and Blue today.
DESIGNED BY:
- Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
MEASUREMENTS:
Chair
- Height: 88 cm / 34.7 inch
- Width: 65.5 cm / 25.7 inch
- Depth: 83 cm / 32.7 inch
Cushion
- Seat Length: 42 cm / 16.5 inch
- Back Length: 74 cm / 29.1 inch
- Width: 42 cm / 16.5 inch
MATERIALS:
- Seat/Backrest: green lacquered multiplywood
- Structure: Solid beech wood, finishing matt black lacquered, with crossbar edges in white
- The construction system of the frame of the chair is based exclusively on a sequence of joints and wooden pins
Founded in 1927, Cassina is etched in the history of Italian furniture design. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, the brand has become synonymous with timeless elegance and innovation. Cassina's rich heritage is marked by collaborations with pioneering architects and designers, including the legendary Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret).
Cassina is revered for crafting furniture that seamlessly blends meticulous craftsmanship with avant-garde design. From iconic pieces like the LC4 Chaise Lounge to contemporary collections, Cassina's creations fuse form and function perfectly. The brand's commitment to quality materials, attention to detail, and a spirit of constant innovation result in furniture that stands as a testament to its heritage. Cassina also represents the pinnacle of contemporary design, appealing to those who seek style and substance for their living spaces.
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