Description
In 1937, Gerrit Rietveld designed the New Amsterdam Armchair for the 'New Amsterdam' Steamship. This flagship of the Holland America Line made its first trip to New York on 10 May 1938. The armchair was part of a complete interior design that Rietveld made for a first-class cabin. With his minimalist style, Rietveld created a cabin that had to meet the luxury and comfort of the modern ocean traveler....