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Rare Salesman Sample Mini Rattan Sofa Chairs Livingroom Set

$402per set
$670per set40% Off
£303.15per set
£505.25per set40% Off
€350.61per set
€584.34per set40% Off
CA$564per set
CA$940.01per set40% Off
A$626.93per set
A$1,044.88per set40% Off
CHF 328.62per set
CHF 547.70per set40% Off
MX$7,656.28per set
MX$12,760.46per set40% Off
NOK 4,102.64per set
NOK 6,837.74per set40% Off
SEK 3,859.82per set
SEK 6,433.03per set40% Off
DKK 2,616.81per set
DKK 4,361.36per set40% Off

About the Item

Rare Salesman Sample Mini Rattan living room set featuring 4 Paul Frankl inspired chairs and a sofa each with single strand arch arms. Included is a coffee center table with a woven rattan top. Miniature furniture sets like this were used by Salesman in the 1940s/1950s to demonstrate in 3d what ordered furniture would look like in person. Dimensions- Sofa-Height: 5" X Width: 8" X Depth: 5" Chairs-Height: 5" X Width: 4" X Depth: 5" United States, 1950 These designers and companies helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1930s through the 1960s. Shirley Ritts was the mother of photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed plastic. Paul Frankl came from New York just before the Depression after a great run designing his renowned Skyscraper furniture line. He designed and decorated the homes of Hollywood’s top stars and producers from his Beverly Hills shop. Paul Laszló was a Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, Including rattan furniture in his style. C.W. Fishbeck started Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena in 1905. Tropical Sun produced top quality real rattan furniture in the Philippines where most of the above designers also had their designs made. He had showrooms across the country. We have in stock at this time a vast array of rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and tables, just about all their designed products from the 40s through the '60s. All rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 30 years of experience. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available, to enjoy for years to come in your home or office.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Excellent.
  • Seller Location:
    Van Nuys, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20K20250.LN.4ms1stDibs: LU947439517302

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