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Emerging in the early 20th century, De Stijl advocated pared-down geometry, primary palettes, and visual harmony through form. Its principles continue to influence designers who seek balance through structure and clarity. This week, we present five pieces shaped by that tradition, each with a sculptural purity echoing verticals, horizontals, and the space they define.
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| OFFICE DESK |
| Bodil Kjær |
| Bodil Kjær’s Office Desk from 1959 is celebrated for its transparency and poise. A floating wood top sits atop slender geometric legs, its clean lines and precise balance bringing form and function into elegant alignment. Described by some as the most beautiful desk in the world, its structural lightness and clarity are pure reminders of De Stijl’s devotion to architectural order. |
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| ARKITECTURE LOUNGE |
| Yrjö Kukkapuro |
| Yrjö Kukkapuro’s Arkitecture Lounge balances structure and softness through a solid birch frame and tightly upholstered seat. Its articulated planes and strict angles feel disciplined yet relaxed, reflecting De Stijl’s interest in geometry and human scale. Despite its Finnish roots, the chair aligns with De Stijl’s aesthetic of precise form meeting functionality. |
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| KIKI SOFA |
| Ilmari Tapiovaara |
| The Kiki Sofa’s oval steel tubing and streamlined upholstery embody an architectural clarity that echoes De Stijl minimalism. Its smooth-edged silhouette carries a restrained elegance, while the steel frame reinforces a grid-like structure. Though softer in surface, its underlying geometry and balance feel aligned with the spirit of the movement. The Kiki collection also includes a bench, chair, and table. |
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| ZINK |
| Jonas Bohlin |
| Jonas Bohlin’s Zink Shelf channels De Stijl’s embrace of form and material. The birch shelving units rest on a lacquered steel frame above a concrete base, creating a modular composition rooted in simple planes and lines. With balanced proportions and material contrasts, Zink offers practical display as visual architecture in residential settings. Available in natural lacquered birch or a variety of stain colors. |
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| NON |
| Komplot Design |
| The Non Chair strips away excess to emphasize pure form and essential geometry. Molded in smooth PUR rubber over a steel frame, its angled backrest and straight lines offer visual rhythm reminiscent of the movement’s reductionist aesthetic. This archetypal form recalls De Stijl’s ideal of abstraction, where every angle serves clarity and comfort. |
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