The Zigzag | After Rietveld

The Zigzag | After Rietveld

Designed by Bill Parry for Rattanology

There is a geometry to certain objects that needs no explanation. The Zigzag simply is.

Drawn from the legacy of Gerrit Rietveld's 1934 Zig-Zag — a chair that reduced seating to its purest structural logic — Bill Parry's interpretation replaces timber with handwoven natural rattan over a hardened steel frame. The Z-shaped silhouette remains. The material is entirely Rattanology's own. Each set arrives with a companion side table, woven in the same rattan, sharing the same geometric language.

Limited edition of 50. Three artist proofs. Each piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Details

• Cantilevered Z-shaped profile — four geometric planes forming seat, back, and base
• Handwoven natural rattan over precision-engineered hardened steel frame
• Angled backrest supporting natural posture
• Companion side table included — handwoven rattan, hardened steel frame
• Natural honey-toned rattan with powder-coated steel finish
• Suitable for modernist, mid-century, and contemporary interiors

Specifications

Material: Natural rattan, hardened steel frame
Finish: Natural honey tone / powder-coated steel
Chair seat height: 43 cm / 16.9 in
Chair overall height: 74 cm / 29.1 in
Chair seat width: 37 cm / 14.6 in
Chair seat depth: 42 cm / 16.5 in
Chair base depth: 50 cm / 19.7 in
Side table height: 45 cm / 17.7 in
Side table top: 40 × 40 cm / 15.7 × 15.7 in
Edition: Limited edition of 50 + 3 artist proofs
Origin: Handcrafted in the Philippines

The Making

The Zigzag is handcrafted in the Philippines by master craftspeople working with sustainably sourced natural rattan. Each piece is woven by hand — shaped, dried, and finished individually. No two sets are identical.

Rattanology is a UK design studio based in Oxford, partnering with master craftspeople around the world to create premium rattan lighting and furniture with intention and integrity.