Utrecht De Stijl Sofa Curved Three-Seater

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.

• Historical Design: Functional and minimalist aesthetics of Rietveld's transformative design.
• Sturdy Construction: Built with a robust tubular steel inner frame, ensuring durability and strength.
• Premium Comfort: Padded with polyurethane foam and polyester batting, offering an unparalleled comfort.
• Detailed Craftsmanship: Features distinctive zig-zag or blanket style stitching, paying tribute to Rietveld's attention to detail.
• Customizable: Upholstery options in fabric, suede, or leather, allowing personalization to suit individual tastes.

Buy the Curved Utrecht Sofa, originally designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, online here in Canada & the USA.

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888–1964) was a Dutch architect and furniture designer, best known for his contributions to the De Stijl movement and his innovative approach to modernist design. His most recognized works include the Red and Blue Chair (1918) and the Schröder House (1924), both of which exemplify the geometric abstraction and functionalist principles of De Stijl. Rietveld also designed the Utrecht seating series (1935), a striking example of early modernist upholstered furniture. His work was influential in shaping 20th-century architecture and furniture design, bridging the gap between art and industrial production.

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.