Conceived as Rietveld’s final work, the Steltman Chair distils his lifelong investigation into structure and plane. Solid planks are joined in an asymmetrical yet balanced composition, each element defined by clarity of line and direct construction. The open geometry creates a dynamic tension between support and void, reflecting the De Stijl pursuit of order through reduction

Originally placed as a mirrored pair flanking a display case, the chairs functioned not only as seating but as spatial markers — framing the intimate ritual of selecting wedding rings within an abstract architectural setting