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This is a well-known chair. Never heard it described this way. Perhaps the art vs. design divide begins here.

"This totally sensational, revolutionary chair. Its the deconstruction of an armchair.. this marks the end of comfort" - Rolf Fehlbaum

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During the '30s depression Rietveld made "crate furniture" reusing slats from crates, selling them as DIY kits.

Was this the 1st packaged DIY furniture? (hi @IKEA).

Ironically you can buy them now for $1000.

rietveldoriginals.com/en/portfolio/c… #designmtw #chairtimes #designtwitter Image
In true DIY fashion, plans for making these crate chairs are online.

instructables.com/id/Gerrit-Riet… #chairtimes Image
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