Gerrit Rietveld. “Beugel” Child’s Chair. c.1928. Manufacturer: Metz & Co. Gift of Jo Carole Lauder
Growing up I had my own kid-sized chair that I absolutely loved. It was made of wood, with a convertible slatted back that could swivel up for sitting or down for stepping up. I carted it from room to room and, weather permitting, even took it outside. As I recall the seat was painted blue, the back slats red and white. There may have been decals. It?s unusual for me not to remember every minute detail as I do with other favorite objects from childhood, but maybe it?s because those were of a private nature, while my chair was more an article of society than a personal talisman.