Gerrit Rietveld

Gerrit Rietveld

Known For

Camera

Born

June 24, 1888

Died

June 25, 1964 (aged 76)

Birthplace

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Biography

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld was a Dutch architect and furniture designer. He also made graphic work, including posters and covers for magazines, including one for De Community in 1925. He is best known as a member of De Stijl and as a pioneer of new construction.