Gerrit Rietveld, Authentic Elling Sideboard

Sculptural qualities define this object. Its form is a combination of solid shapes and negative spaces in an expressive dynamic. The relationship between them ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and harmony create a unity. The piece has a complex shape which is presented through a grid-like structure of wooden beams which carry the solid parts. This way, both free spaces which are a…

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