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Rare Set of Playroom Children's Furniture from Oceanliner SS United States

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A rare and original set of children's furniture from the playroom of oceanliner SS United States. Two arm chairs and two side chairs offered as a set. The side chairs measure 25" H, 16"D, 14"W, 14" S.H. The armchairs measure 27" H, 20" D, 20.75" W, 14" S.H. Last pic shows scale comparison to a standard dining chair. "SS United States transatlantic ocean liner whose maiden voyage was in 1952. Designed by naval architect William Francis Gibbs and interior designer Dorothy Marckwald. Launched in 1951, the SSUS was the most graceful and powerful in the world, breaking the eastbound speed record on her maiden voyage. With a weight-saving aluminum superstructure, “America’s Flagship,” as she came to be known, invented a new midcentury aesthetic that married performance and glamour”.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good vintage condition, one leg has a bend, vintage 1950's fabric.
  • Seller Location:
    St.Petersburg, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU802922969522

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