Specifications
Collection: Crate
Colour name: Natural
Designer: Gerrit Rietveld
Height: 81
Length: 64
Material: Pinewood
Width: 132

Care & maintenance

  • Wipe garden furniture with a clean, damp cloth or use a solution of water and neutral detergent.
  • Wipe furniture when wet after rain or snowfall to prevent surface damage.
  • Avoid using scouring cream or scouring pads to prevent scratches.
  • Store furniture in a dry, ventilated place during winter to protect it from weather elements, scratches, and bumps.
  • Clean bird droppings immediately to prevent corrosion or stains.
  • Handcrafted products may have minor blemishes or imperfections that do not affect their quality or functionality.
  • Direct placement on a seafront can lead to corrosion.
  • Small scratches or damage to garden furniture with a powder coating can lead to corrosion. Use a special repair lacquer available at one of our stores.
  • This information is a general guideline. Please contact our customer service or one of our stores for specific maintenance instructions.
Initially designed to make use of surplus wooden shipping crates by Dutch architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld in 1934, the Crate Collection has been relaunched in a collaboration between Rietveld Originals and HAY. Made with respect for the original design, the Crate Dining Bench shares the same precisely balanced proportions and transparent construction to minimize production costs and optimize the assembly process. The classic bench design features a gently sloping back and seat with supportive armrests, its simplicity and spatial design mirroring the designers architectural principles providing functionality and comfort without absorbing space. Crafted in solid pine, with a water-based lacquered finish in different colour options, the Crate Dining Bench is suitable for a wealth of outdoor settings, and can be supplemented with optional seat cushions in selected textiles for extra comfort.

Gerrit Rietveld

Gerrit Rietveld Gerrit Rietveld was a Dutch furniture designer and architect who is best known for his contributions to the De Stijl art movement. Born in 1888 in Utrecht, Rietveld began his career as a cabinetmaker and later went on to study architecture. Rietveld's designs are characterized by their use of simple forms, primary colors, and straight lines. Rietveld’s ambition to create modern, functional, and af...
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