Designed by Dutch architect Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935 for the Metz&Co. department store, the Utrecht armchair takes its name from the native city of its author. Among the most recognizable pieces by Cassina, which has produced it under exclusive global rights since 1988, the armchair is distinguished by its unmistakable clean, dynamic graphic rhythm punctuated by the juxtaposition of elements that form right angles. Utrecht is the perfect synthesis of experimentation and comfort. The outdoor version maintains the same aesthetic and constructive features as the larger model, the Utrecht XL, developed to offer more ample, comfortable seating. The materials and upholstery were carefully