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1929

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Zig-Zag Chair

This is a chair. It was designed by Gerrit Rietveld. It is dated ca. 1934 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is joined and painted elm. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 73.8 x 36.8 x 42.5 cm (29 1/16 x 14 7/16 x 16 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Zig-Zag Chair; Designed by Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888–1964); Netherlands; joined and painted elm; H x W x D: 73.8 x 36.8 x 42.5 cm (29 1/16 x 14 7/16 x 16 3/4 in.); Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund; 1994-60-1

We have 1 video that features Zig-Zag Chair.

Maira Kalman: My Favorite Things, a film by Gael Towey

Don’t miss the world premiere of Gael Towey’s latest short film, Maira Kalman: My Favorite Things. The film profiles renowned visual storyteller Maira Kalman as she curates Maira Kalman...

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Maira Kalman Selects.

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