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Make your own sustainable Rietveld garden set, by Jan Willem

Make your own sustainable Rietveld garden set, by Jan Willem

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Create this project yourself with sheet material cut to size by TOSIZE.pt!

Jan Willem

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Create Your Own Rietveld Garden Furniture

Imagine: sunny days in the garden, sitting on your own handmade Rietveld chairs. Jan-Willem made it happen and built a beautiful set of garden furniture using a construction drawing for the iconic Rietveld armchairs.

The Perfect Addition to the Garden

This homemade garden set, placed in a cozy spot in Jan-Willem's garden, not only offers comfort, but is also a real eye-catcher. The chairs and table are perfectly positioned on a bed of gravel, which emphasizes the modern and sleek look of the furniture even more.

Craftsmanship and Material Choice

Jan-Willem carefully selected custom-sawn wood from TOSIZE.pt to bring his creation to life. The cherry red lacquer on the chairs makes the design stand out and provides a playful contrast with the natural wooden table in white. Thanks to the precision of TOSIZE.pt, each piece fitted together perfectly, just as Gerard Rietveld originally intended.

Style and Appearance: The Rietveld Style

The Rietveld style is known for its minimalistic yet functional design. The chairs' clean lines and primary colours contribute to a modern yet timeless look. It makes this set look like a work of art in the garden.

Benefits of Making Your Own

Making your own furniture not only gives you complete freedom in terms of dimensions and choice of materials, but it is also budget-friendly. By assembling your own furniture, you get a unique product that fully meets your needs.

Plywood Marine B/BB: An Optimal Choice

Jan-Willem used Plywood Marine B/BB for his furniture. This type of wood is particularly resistant to moisture, which is essential for outdoor furniture. It also has a beautiful finish, which makes painting a pleasure.

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Step by step guide

Preparation

In the book Rietveld Furniture to make yourself from the publisher THOTH and based on the construction drawing the wood was ordered. Please note that if the thickness of the wood is ordered differently than what is described in the construction drawing, the dimensions must also be adjusted.

Finish

Sand the wood well and remove the sharp corners. Prime well and then finish once or twice with the top coat.

Montage

This step is not described in the construction drawing but with the accompanying drawing it is easy to do. Use stainless steel screws, after all the chair is outside.
When it's finished, you'll have a new ornament in the garden.