Crate on Pallet — Division of Labour

Crate on Pallet

08.03.24 - 31.03.24
Pallet Show
by *Daniel Pryde-Jarman : Artist-Curator
& Nat Pitt : Artist-Gallerist

Crate on Pallet is an exhibition of furniture, reading and performance at Division of Labour with Pallet Show*.

Four artist-made copies of the Crate chair, which was originally made by Gerrit T. Rietveld, play host to reading groups, invigilators and weary gallery visitors.

Rietveld designed the first pieces of crate furniture in 1934 from inexpensive planks of pine, which were joined by brass screws. The range was inspired by the packing crates used to transport furniture and included an armchair, low table and bookcase were intended for ‘acquaintances […] who had no money, but still wanted to make a modern piece of furniture'.

Dutch architect and furniture designer Gerrit T. Rietveld (1888-1964) was born in Utrecht, Netherlands. He learnt the trade of furniture maker at an early age in his father's workshop. Later, he apprenticed as an architect and joined the Dutch avant garde art movement De Stijl. In 1917, Rietveld opened his first furniture workshop on the Adriaen van Ostadelaan in Utrecht.

Four sculptors discuss future sculptures on Crates 0n Pallets.

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