The HAY Crate Lounge Sofa, designed by Dutch architect and furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld, brings a distinctive architectural influence to contemporary outdoor living.
Originally conceived in 1934 using surplus wooden shipping crates, the Crate Collection has been reintroduced through the Rietveld Originals x HAY collaboration, preserving the original design's practical construction and carefully balanced proportions.
Defined by its low-slung profile, gently angled seat and backrest, and supportive integrated armrests, the Crate Lounge Sofa offers a relaxed seating experience with a strong visual identity. Its open construction and clean geometric lines reflect Rietveld's modernist design philosophy, creating a piece that feels understated yet distinctive in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Crafted from solid pinewood with a durable, water-based lacquered finish, this designer wooden garden sofa is available in a selection of contemporary colours. Its proportions make it particularly well suited to patios, terraces and garden seating areas, while its simple silhouette also works beautifully in relaxed interior spaces. For additional comfort, the sofa can be specified with an optional folding cushion, featuring a water-repellent, Teflon®-coated fabric.
Combining the heritage of Gerrit Rietveld with HAY's contemporary approach to furniture, the Crate Lounge Sofa is an enduring choice for those seeking distinctive wooden outdoor seating with practical everyday appeal.
Material: Solid pinewood with special outdoor surface treatment, a primer and two-layer coating. Teflon-coated fabric for a water repellent treatment. 100% Olefin. The sofa cushion combinations - Pinewood / Beige, London Fog / Sky Grey, White / Sky Grey, Black / Anthracite & Iron Red / Iron Red
Dimensions:Width - 134.5 x Height - 64.5 x Depth - 77 cm (Seat Height 32 cm)
One of the greatest Dutch architects and furniture designers of all time, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld was born in 1888. His father was a carpenter who trained his son as a cabinetmaker. In 1917 Rietveld set up his own shop and by 1919, he had embarked upon a career in architecture and joined the famous ’De Stijl’ Movement, which helped define his progressive style. Rietveld’s had an avant-garde approach to all aspects of design but he focused on adapting and adjusting architecture to the ways people lived their lives, constantly seeking harmony between architecture and interior. Significant furniture pieces include the Red and Blue Chair in 1917, and the Zig Zag Chair designed in 1934. Rietveld’s mission to create well-designed and affordable furniture for the masses echoes HAY’s values, resulting in a Rietveld Originals x HAY collaboration with the relaunch of his iconic Crate series from 1934.
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