Mid-Century Modern Lawson Style White Sofa by Flair Division for Bernhardt

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Mid-Century Modern Lawson Style White Sofa by Flair Division for Bernhardt

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Handsome Mid-Century Modern Lawson style three cushion white sofa from the flair division of Bernhardt Furniture. It is in wonderful vintage condition and wears its original linen-like white nubby fabric. It has been professionally cleaned. However, it still has some staining and signs of age; but, no holes or tears. We are assuming you will choose to recover. It is priced accordingly. Please see photos, circa 1960s. This awesome sofa is one piece of a three-piece living room suite we just obtained from an estate. When first we saw it, it was still setting in the original place it was put when new…in the most gorgeous Mid-Century Modern home I had seen in a long time. To say the least, I was star-struck with all the original art and furnishings. Many of which we have offered recently, this week, and in the weeks to come. The linen white nubby fabric was the perfect choice for this simple Lawson style sofa with three loose seat and back cushions. It has Classic and simple lines; however, there are two surprises in the details of this sofa. One, is the way the upholstery is applied almost like a trim around the outer edges of the sofa back. The second is its base or legs which are comprised of three planks of walnut turned on edge and running from front to back on each end and the middle of the sofa. It is simple yet stunning! Bernhardt Furniture was established in 1889 by John Mathias Bernhardt and has been going strong for over 125 years. He spent many years out west in Oregon Territory. After a serious illness, traveling back home to Lenoir, North Carolina and working as a logger in the densely forested foothills of Grandfather Mountain. He went to work for Caldwell Land and Lumber Company and while working there he convinced them to build a railroad to move lumber and supplies. He then purchased his own sawmill and began buying timber. The next step of manufacturing his own furniture followed soon after bringing the birth of Bernhardt Furniture. He became known as a man of integrity, giving back to his Community and for producing high quality furniture. A legacy was born. It was carried on and improved upon by his sons, George Bernhardt and John Christian Bernhardt, and eventually his grandson, Alex Bernhardt Sr. Through the years they grew, expanded, diversified, bought other companies, sold other companies, created divisions, and let them go. Two important names in all the comings and goings were Flair and Hibriten. Bernhardt Furniture remains a family owned company with Alex Bernhardt Jr. is now the 4th generation to be involved. They continue John Mathias’ legacy of integrity, high-quality furnishings, and giving back to their community. This Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa is just the anchor you need for a gorgeous sleek living room. Make it yours! Sofa size: Height 26.5 inches Width 85 inches Depth 33 inches Seat height 14 inches Arm height 18 inches Inside seat width 76 inches Inside seat depth 21 inches Inside back height 14 inches Weight 95.6 pounds Crated size: Height 33 inches Width 91 inches Depth 39 inches Weight 300 pounds.

Creator:
Flair (Maker),Bernhardt (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 85 in (215.9 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. It is in wonderful vintage condition and wears its original linen-like white nubby fabric. It has been professionally cleaned. It still has small signs of age but no holes or tears. We assume you will choose to recover. Please see photos.
Seller Location:
Topeka, KS
Reference Number:
Seller: MON-SEA-2421stDibs: LU1873316705951

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While many great American furniture brands have come and gone, Bernhardt continues to thrive in its space. Spanning more than 130 years and four generations of family leadership, the company maintains an enduring presence in the modern era. It is a global manufacturer of furniture and home accessories and has garnered widespread acclaim for its signature high-quality craftsmanship. Today Bernhardt lounge chairs, coffee tables and dressers are reliable mainstays in living rooms, bedrooms, offices, school campuses and hospitality properties all over the world.

The company was founded in 1889 by John Bernhardt, a veteran of the sawmill trade who intended to produce durable furniture made of wood from the white oak trees that grew in his native North Carolina. Bernhardt quickly earned a reputation for his exceptionally strong, sturdy, striking pieces and eventually gained competitors in the likes of Broyhill and Kent-Coffey, two Lenoir companies that were established in the early 1900s. Bernhardt created fruitful relationships for distributing his furniture all over the country, and as the business gained steam, the company was able to survive the trials and tribulations of World War I and the Great Depression.

While World War II yielded labor and material shortages, demand for furniture took shape in the postwar years as new homeowners looked to furnish their spaces. Expansion followed for Bernhardt, and in 1958, the company added upholstered furniture to its growing catalog. As often as you can find boxy club chairs in Bernhardt’s inventory that are inspired by iconic designs by Le Corbusier or Milo Baughman, the brand has introduced reproductions of furnishings in period styles such as Chippendale, Hollywood Regency and chinoiserie.

Bernhardt continued to expand over time and, in 1981, added the Bernhardt Design division, which focuses on furnishing offices and public spaces. It entered the new millennium by announcing a licensed furniture partnership with Martha Stewart in 2001. Bernhardt and Stewart have since collaborated on several additional collections. In 2008 and 2009, the company launched two more divisions: Bernhardt Interiors for customizable and high-design furniture and Bernhardt Hospitality to cater to the needs of the hospitality market.

Bernhardt has garnered many prestigious awards over its long history, including multiple Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards from the American Society of Furniture Designers. The company is also a leader in sustainable manufacturing and works with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council.

In 2019, Bernhardt introduced the Bernhardt Exteriors division for high-quality and innovative outdoor furniture. Today, the company operates eight manufacturing facilities and continues to be a leader and trendsetter in the growing worldwide oak furniture market.

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