Zig Zag Chair finish:Blue stained ash Peter Holmblad

Peter Holmblad

A timeless piece for the home

The original design was named the Donkey because it had four legs and two compartments resembling the panniers placed on this beast of burden

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Drawing inspiration from the timeless craftsmanship found in Japanese bamboo artistry

Zig Zag Chair finish:Blue stained ash Peter HolmbladZig Zag Chair by Gerrit T. Rietveld for Cassina. During the early 1930s, Metz & Co. asked Gerrit Rietveld to design a chair for mass production. Embracing the challenge, the architect presented a daring concept a Z shaped chair made from four sturdy elm panels. The chair is supported by dovetail joints and metal screws, and despite its armless and legless structure, it is surprisingly comfortable and robust. The seat, aptly named the Zig Zag chair,