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Rietveld Originals x HAY Relaunch the Crate Outdoor Collection

02.22.23 | By
Rietveld Originals x HAY Relaunch the Crate Outdoor Collection

The latest addition to HAY’s offerings is the relaunched Crate Collection, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934. Today, along with Rietveld Originals, the brand has released their take on the original. Based on Rietveld’s Crate Chair, the whole of the collection is distinguished by wide planks and a low silhouette.

“The Crate Chair is a wonderful example of a product designed by an architect who was seeking harmony between architecture and interior,” said Rolf Hay, co-founder of HAY. “It’s hard to imagine something which is closer to our core design values, because it was really Rietveld’s mission to create a super cool, affordable, open-source furniture range for everybody – taking an incredibly democratic approach to design, which of course fits HAY extremely well.”

rust colored outdoor chairs and side table in front of blue tiled wall

The Crate Collection includes a lounge chair, dining chair, coffee table, and a side table that feature a strong yet simple aesthetic that’s appealing to many styles. Each piece of furniture stays true to Rietveld’s vision of embodying the idea of affordable, comfortable furniture that’s both beautiful and accommodating.

Made of solid pine wood and treated with a durable, water-based lacquer, the Crate Collection works well indoors and outdoors. Easy to assemble, it’s also made to last, and is offered in a select range of colors including Black, White, Iron Red, and London Fog. Both chairs can be fitted with seat and back cushions in different colors and textiles for enhanced comfort.

wood outdoor chairs and side table in front of blue tiled wall

Titus Darley, Director of Rietveld Originals, shared: “Rietveld’s conscious use of material forms and his aim to design furniture for the masses is very suitable for today’s generation. With the relaunch of the Crate series we actually are able to fulfill Rietveld’s dream almost 90 years after it was designed.”

two outdoor armchairs sit outside in front of a white brick wall

two black armchairs and a side table sit outside in front of a white brick wall

an armchair and side table sit outside in front of a white brick wall

outdoor wood armchair and a side table sit outside in front of a white silo

detail of rust colored wood outdoor chair

outdoor wood armchair and a side table sit outside in front of an open field

detail of wood outdoor chair with matching cushion

five outdoor wood armchairs sit outside in front of a white and red wall

outdoor wood side tables in front of blue tiled wall

outdoor wood dining table and four armchairs

outdoor wood dining table and four brown armchairs in front of a built-in fireplace

various colors of wooden outdoor armchairs and side tables arranged in an empty studio space

various colors of wooden outdoor armchairs and side tables arranged in an empty studio space

two wooden outdoor armchairs in an empty studio space

outdoor wood side tables in a studio space

To learn more about the Crate Collection, visit hay.com.

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Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.