$11,210
Gerard van de Groenekan for Metz & Co.
The Netherlands, 1927 hand-bent enameled aluminum, lacquered plywood 15¾ w x 23 d x 23½ h in (40 x 58 x 60 cm)
Beugelstoel is Dutch for Frame Chair, and the chair's construction is a prime example of Rietveld's ability to use a minimum of material to achieve his effect. Comprised of three elements, the seat plane curves at both the front and the back to stabilize the chair's structure.
result: $11,210
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2004-06-06