Rare 'Crate' dining table by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1980s

The original Crate Series were designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934 and sold mainly through the warehouse Metz &Co. The furniture was described in the store's advertising as "weekend furniture, " suitable for "weekend houses, sunrooms, student and children's rooms". This table or desk is a late 1970s or early 1980s Cassina edition made out of beech. It has a very low manufacturers number (31) stamped on the underside next to the Cassina mark. The table has age-related wear and tear that in our opinion only help to ratify the genuineness of this early edition table. The wear includes some light stains, small knocks and minor veneer losses, but it is otherwise in good condition.