working methods

• Rietveld's working methods


  • Prefers simple materials
  • Uses single joining techniques
  • Limited materials (like wood)
  • Creates seamless products
• Bauhaus principles


  Art combined with simplifying designs in order for them to be industrially mass produced
• Rietveld's design process


  1. Uses standard sized wood

  2. Quickly put together

  3. Keeps costs low

  4. Maximises profit

  5. Appeals to large market
• Rietveld's design philosophy


  • Part of De Stijl group
  • Aimed to create a new vision for modern life
  • Minimalistic designs
  • Simple geometric shapes
  • Neat lines
• Rietveld's design


  • Red Blue Chair