Red and Blue armchair

Cassina's Red and Blue armchair is a masterpiece of modern design, designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1918. Originally produced in natural wood tones, the chair was later reimagined in the 1920s with its now-iconic red, blue, yellow, and black colour scheme, reflecting Rietveld’s embrace of the pure geometric aesthetic of the De Stijl movement.

More than just a chair, Red and Blue is a sculptural work of art where clean lines and dynamic forms come together into a functional seat. The minimalist frame, carefully considered proportions and bold colours make it a statement piece both structurally and visually. For over a century, Red and Blue has remained a defining symbol of modernism, adding architectural presence and artistic character to both private interiors and public spaces.

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld

Cassina is an Italian design brand established in 1927. In the 1950s, Cassina pioneered in launching industrial design in Italy, and today its collections are characterized by combinations of new, technical innovations and traditional craftsmanship. 

The company was founded by brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Northern Italy, where they initially crafted custom-made furniture tailored to the tastes of an affluent clientele. After World War II, their focus shifted from traditional craftsmanship to modern design, inspired in part by architects Franco Albini and Giò Ponti. One of Cassina’s first major successes was the light and elegant Superleggera chair designed by Ponti, which became an icon of modern Italian design.