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Mid century modernist modular sofa, Netherlands 1960s

About the Item

Mid century seating group. Made from solid beech with ribcord upholstery. The frames are made from slats of wood connected by a threaded rods that go through the wood and are fixed with brass hex nuts. It can be placed in different configurations making it a design suitable for every interior and situation. The widest combination is a whopping 432cm when placed next to each other. The cushions are upholstered in the original beige ribcord fabric. Still in good but used condition. All the covers have zippers and can be easily taken off to wash. The entire set can be disassembled and flat packed for easy storage or transport. The cushions have discoloration and some wear and tear. The wood is in good condition with some age consistent signs of use and wear. Overall the set is in good vintage condition that can be customized by having new covers made in the color and fabric that suits you. It was hand made in the 1960s by a skilled craftsman with great eye for detail and construction. There are 5 modules with backrest and 1 without. The dimensions per module are: W. 72cm H. 64cm D. 74cm Seat height. 34cm Seat depth: 52cm
  • Similar to:
    Gerrit Rietveld (Designer)Pierre Chapo (Designer)Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 170.08 in (432 cm)Depth: 29.14 in (74 cm)Seat Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Style:
    Bauhaus (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The original straps on the seats have been replaced by new ones. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    ECHT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9426238682032
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