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Butaque Sofa by Clara Porset

About the Item

Clara Porset Butaque sofa from an important architectural masterpiece designed by Ricardo Legarreta in Emeryville California. Part of a reception suite featured prominently in the lobby of the Chiron building completed in 1999. Sofa is an iconic Claire Porset design, which has been a perennial classic used by Mexican interior design masters, as well as international design elite since originally designed in 1957.
  • Creator:
    Clara Porset (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 75.5 in (191.77 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1999
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Seat saddle leather has been finish sealed with stain to match original saddle leather. Bacjk od saddle leather still intact original finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Danville, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU826432157512
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