Utrecht De Stijl Sofa: Curved Three-Seater

CAD $2,340 – $3,160

The Series 637 Utrecht Sofa was designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935, initially created for the Metz & Co department store in Amsterdam. Rietveld’s design is influenced by the Neoplastic movement, featuring geometric forms and a focus on comfort. This 3-Seat Curved Sofa model 637-03 is built on a steel frame with elastic webbing and polyurethane foam padding. The upholstery is available in fabric, suede or leather with distinctive contrast or tonal, blanket or zigzag stitching. The Utrecht Sofa’s structure and materials emphasize comfort and modernist aesthetics in furniture. Buy it online in Canada today.The Utrecht De Stijl 3-Seat Curved Sofa by Archetype Forms is an embodiment of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s pioneering vision that revolutionized furniture design. Blending history, comfort, and style, this piece redefines living space aesthetics.

Historical Design: Functional and minimalist aesthetics of Rietveld’s transformative design.
Sturdy Construction: Built with a tubular steel inner frame, ensuring durability and strength.
Premium Comfort: Padded with polyurethane foam and polyester batting, offering an unparalleled seating experience.
Distinctive Curvature: Adds unique charm while providing ample seating space.
Customizable: Upholstery options in fabric, suede, or leather; Zig-zag or blanket-style stitching for personalization.

Stitching can be contrasted with a variety of colours, or matched to the colour of selected upholstery.

Shown in Midnight Boucle with Cloud Grey Blanket Stitching.

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Designer

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964) was a Dutch furniture designer and architect associated with the famous De Stijl movement. He began his career as a cabinetmaker before studying architecture in the 1920s. Rietveld is remembered for his innovative use of simple rectilinear forms, as seen in his iconic Red and Blue Chair (1918) and the Schröder House (1924). His later works include the Utrecht Chair and Sofa series (1935), which feature a more organic approach to modernist design. Rietveld's furniture combines geometric abstraction with functional practicality, reflecting his belief in the integration of art and everyday life.

Product Dimensions

Depth (cm): 85
Width (cm): 204
Height (cm): 70
Depth (in): 33.4 inches
Width (in): 80.5 inches
Height (in): 27.6 inches

Construction:

Upholstery: Custom Selection of Fabric or Leather from Archetype Forms
Padding: Variable-Density Polyurethane Foam
Frame Structure: Steel Rod with Elastic
Armrest Structure: Solid Wood
Feet: Black Plastic
Decorative Stitching: Contrast or Tonal Zig Zag or Blanket
Stitching can be contrasted with a variety of colours, or tonal-matched to the colour of selected upholstery.

Embracing Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s innovative ethos, Archetype Forms presents the Utrecht De Stijl 3-Seat Curved Sofa, a tribute to Rietveld’s design that profoundly influenced the De Stijl movement and the course of modernist design. Rietveld’s designs helped shift the paradigm of furniture design from functional objects to revolutionary statements of form and function that interacted with their surrounding spaces.

Our Utrecht De Stijl 3-Seat Curved Sofa showcases Rietveld’s vision with a robust tubular steel inner frame for strength and polyurethane foam and polyester batting padding for unmatched comfort. The distinct curvature of the sofa, marrying functionality with style, amplifies the seating space while creating an engaging visual element.

The craftsmanship underscores Rietveld’s conviction for individuality within the unified aesthetic ethos of the De Stijl movement, evident in the distinctive zig-zag or blanket-style stitching and customizable upholstery options in fabric, suede, or leather.

Rietveld’s work ushered in an era of minimalist, functional furniture, significantly influencing the industry’s direction. His design principles, challenging conventional norms and encouraging the exploration of basic geometric forms, inspired a new generation of designers and continue to shape contemporary design practices.

As a trusted furniture store in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Archetype Forms brings this tribute to Rietveld’s design to the Greater Vancouver and The Lower Mainland. We meticulously adhere to Rietveld’s original vision and specifications, allowing you to immerse yourself in a piece of design history that harmoniously blends with modern living spaces.

This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.