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Dec 22, 2023

Rietveld Originals x HAY Relaunch the Crate Outdoor Collection

The latest addition to HAY’s offerings is the relaunched Crate Collection ,

The latest addition to HAY's offerings is the relaunched Crate Collection, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934. Today, along with Rietveld Originals, the brand has released their take on the original. Based on Rietveld's Crate Chair, the whole of the collection is distinguished by wide planks and a low silhouette.

"The Crate Chair is a wonderful example of a product designed by an architect who was seeking harmony between architecture and interior," said Rolf Hay, co-founder of HAY. "It's hard to imagine something which is closer to our core design values, because it was really Rietveld's mission to create a super cool, affordable, open-source furniture range for everybody – taking an incredibly democratic approach to design, which of course fits HAY extremely well."

The Crate Collection includes a lounge chair, dining chair, coffee table, and a side table that feature a strong yet simple aesthetic that's appealing to many styles. Each piece of furniture stays true to Rietveld's vision of embodying the idea of affordable, comfortable furniture that's both beautiful and accommodating.

Made of solid pine wood and treated with a durable, water-based lacquer, the Crate Collection works well indoors and outdoors. Easy to assemble, it's also made to last, and is offered in a select range of colors including Black, White, Iron Red, and London Fog. Both chairs can be fitted with seat and back cushions in different colors and textiles for enhanced comfort.

Titus Darley, Director of Rietveld Originals, shared: "Rietveld's conscious use of material forms and his aim to design furniture for the masses is very suitable for today's generation. With the relaunch of the Crate series we actually are able to fulfill Rietveld's dream almost 90 years after it was designed."

To learn more about the Crate Collection, visit hay.com.

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