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Gerrit Rietveld Church Pew, Dutch, 1960s

Creator: Gerrit Rietveld - The Holy Bible / Biblical
Offered by: Bloomberry

Description
This bench originates from the church De Hoeksteen ('the cornerstone') in Uithoorn, the Netherlands. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld In the early 1960s. This would be Rietveld's only church and his last design.

Apart from the building itself, Rietveld also designed the church pews, in the same minimalist manner. The prototype for the benches was ready shortly before Rietveld died in 1964. This edition is very rare as it was used for the back row and therefore, unlike the other pews, doesn't have the bible holders at the backside. The wood and metal, in the typical grayish blue tone, shows some wear that is consistent with the age and use, as per the pictures provided. The construction is in an excellent condition.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	pine, steel
Condition:	Good. An excellent vintage condition
Creation Date:	1960s
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	Cb.bb.Rietveld.m.2103a
Incollect Reference #:	456368

Dimensions

W.	83.46 in;	H.	29.92 in;	D.	25.2 in;	H.2.	16.93 in;
W.	212 cm;	H.	76 cm;	D.	64 cm;	H.2.	43 cm;

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Message from Seller:

For nearly two decades, the collection of Bloomberry has been driven by the cultural reference between architecture, art and design. Bloomberry is housed in a former textile factory and is located near Maastricht, in the south of The Netherlands. Within an hour of Antwerp and Cologne. Within two hours from Amsterdam and four hours from Paris.