Zig Zag Chair natural wood / Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, 1934 - CASSINA

Treat yourself to an ORIGINAL piece of iconic furniture by Cassina. Often imitated and copied but never equalled, Cassina's original iconic furniture will always retain its value, being passed on to the next generation. Cassina is the exclusive publisher of many iconic creations that have marked the history of design. The Zig Zag chair, described by Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld as a "constructivist joke", is certainly one of the most radical chairs in the history of design. It is an undisputed icon of the De Stijl pictorial movement. Present in MoM. A's permanent collections, the Zig Zag Chair has inspired many designers, including Verner Panton in 1960.Designed in 1934, the Zig Zag chair is one of the first examples of cantilevered seating. This minimalist structure is made up of a rhythmic sequence of four boards that follow one another in an apparent instability that is extremely refined. In profile, a simple, dynamic line runs through the space. Behind the ultra-graphic simplicity of its Z-shaped line lie complex manufacturing processes, with joints inspired by the tendons of the human body. The mastery of Cassina's carpenters is revealed in the dovetail joints that enhance the structure. Sleek in the extreme, Gerrit Rietveld's Chair is nonetheless comfortable, as the designer has given the back a slight inclination, so that the body adapts perfectly to the angles. The Zig Zag chair, intended for mass production, was not marketed until Cassina published it in 1973.The stylistic uniqueness of the Zig Zag chair is fully expressed in the colored version: the wood grain on the surfaces and side sections emphasizes the relationship between vertical, diagonal and horizontal lines. Rietveld's Zig Zag Chair transcends mere furniture status to become a functional work of art, coveted by collectors and design experts for its historical and aesthetic significance. Its sculptural allure and visual presence make it an eye-catching piece, adding a touch of avant-garde and sophistication. To own a Zig Zag Chair is to own a piece of design history. It's investing in an object that transcends fashion and embodies the quintessence of artistic innovation. Cassina's original Zig Zag Chair can be identified by the control of three pieces of information that guarantee its authenticity: the author's signature in the form of a mark, the Cassina logo ''I Maestri'', the identification number, present on every piece produced. In detail: Variation : Cherrywood Brand : CASSINA Designer : Gerrit Rietveld Type : Chair Colour : Cherrywood Material : Slatted structure in solid American cherrywood, finished in semi-matt transparent varnish - Dovetail joint - Plastic Furniture glides Dimensions : W 37 x D 43 cm x H 74 cm - Seat: H 43 cm Weight : 15.4 lb Characteristics : Design icon - Model designed in 1934 by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964) - Original piece signed and stamped Cassina (will always retain its value) - MoMA Permanent Collections Show less