No. 917 Outdoor Chair and Legrest

Chair

What you’re looking at is a modification of Gerrit Rietveld’s Red-Blue Chair, circa 1917 (photo on the right). I made a few changes to the basic design so that the chair and legrest can live outdoors in a much harsher enviroment.

I divided both the seat and the back into four slats to accommodate wood movement. I added a rail to strengthen the lower rear frame, and I moved the arms out a little. I also laminated the parts that make up the frame to achieve the correct dimension (in cross-section) for the parts as well as strengthen each component.

The chair also features what I call the three-plane joint for lack of a better phrase. It’s just the intersection of three parts in three different planes that are connected with glue and screws. A simple, strong joint.

The No. 917 is the penultimate in minimalist interpretations of the chair form. (A tree stump has to be the ultimate.)

Some assembly required. A square drive screwdriver and all stainless screws are included with your order. You can read even more about the design of the chair and legrest here.

Legrest

Enhance your experience of the No. 917 Chair with the companion legrest. Lots of different places on the legrest to park your feet or legs.

Designed and built to be a sturdy little Mutt to the bigger Jeff.

Built with the same laminated legs, waterproof glue and stainless screws as the No. 917 Chair.

Minor assembly required.