After Gerrit Rietveld 'Elling'

Model: Elling

Designer: Gerrit Rietveld

Producer: Dutch Cabinetmaker

Origin: The Netherlands

Period: 1970-1980

Materials: Plywood/Beech

Condition: very good

Dimensions: H. 104 x W 198 x 45 cm

The 'Elling Buffet', like the 'Red Blue' and 'Berlin' Chairs, represents the new spatial concept of neoplasticism from the beginning of the previous century (1915-1920).

This sideboard, designed in 1919, was originally used in the model home designed by J.P Oud in Spangen, Rotterdam. It has been used in various interiors, including the project for architect P.J Elling.
The original was destroyed by fire and was only rebuilt in 1951 under the supervision of Rietveld for his exhibition in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
The pure lines of the structure create a grid based on a structural core to which surfaces, drawers and cabinets are added. The model is influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Anglo-Japanese art of E.W. Godwin.

The sideboard offered here is an exact copy of the original. Hand-made by a Dutch cabinetmaker in the 1970's. He used the original working drawings. His drawingboard has been kept and comes with the sale.

Has been cherished by former owner.
Some patina, some sleet.

No damages & solid.

Ready to be added to any carefully decorated interior.