The contemporary interpretation of the design armchair crafted in 1935 for the Metz & Co department store in Amsterdam: an anthropometric answer that caters to new demands for comfort.

The juxtaposition of right angles ‒ backrest and seat that meet at the floor and armrests that morph into support pieces ‒ are hallmark features of the Utrecht armchair, which became a symbol of the Neoplastic movement.

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Memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. 

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Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, a dutch architect and furniture designer, was born on June 24, 1888 in Utrecht, Netherlands. Son of a joiner and carpenter, Rietveld left school at the age of 11 and got admission at a night school. His father trained him as a cabinetmaker from 1899 to 1906. From 1906 to 1911 he diverted his attention towards jewelry designing in the studio of C. J. Begeer. In 1917 Rietveld set up his own furniture shop and got into learning drawing, painting and model making. After learning these skills Rietveld moved towards studying and practicing architecture and along with this kept working as a self-employed cabinetmaker for eight years.

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