Two Military Stools / tables

Designed in 1923, these examples executed in 1970s by cabinetmaker G.A. van de Groenekan. Lacquered plywood, lacquered oak. Branded with manufacturer's marks to the underside. History: Gerrit Rietveld designed the military stool originally in 1923 for the Catholic Military Home in Utrecht. Originally, the pieces were produced in Rietveld's workshop. In the 1970s, cabinetmaker Gerard van de Groenekan was authorised to produce a limited amount of Rietveld's designs per year.