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Restored Streamline Art Deco Rattan Living Room Set

$9,884per set
£7,530.10per set
€8,682.50per set
CA$13,832.46per set
A$15,455.47per set
CHF 8,084.92per set
MX$189,533.57per set
NOK 103,309.97per set
SEK 97,965.22per set
DKK 64,802.19per set
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Streamline Art Deco rattan living room set, which includes one lounge chair and a matching three-seat sofa. Each seat features rounded three-strand rattan arms with three decorative horizontal bars running through the center of each arm, along with a slightly reclined back and beautiful wicker wrappings throughout. Measures: Sofa: 33in. H x 70in.W x 34in. D. Chair: 31in. H x 34in. W x 36in. D. This pattern was created by decorator Don Loper in 1942 for the Beverly Hills Hotel. This was made by Ritts co, Tropitan, Herb Sr., and Shirley Ritts. Shirley was an American interior designer, furniture designer, and Movie Art Director, their company helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. 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 50's You see them on a lot of different rattan items in the 50's though the 70's The Ritts's were a giant in the Rattan Industry as was Paul Laszlo, Paul Frankl and C.W. Fishbeck of Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena (started 1905) Custom cushions C.O.M. (Custumers Own Material) are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we have the cushions made for you. If you need help sourcing fabric we can help! Restored to new for you. We only purchase and sell the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American designers and manufacturers, including Ritts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun Rattan 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 the 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 T 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 own 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, and just about all their designed products from the 40s through the 60s. We would be happy to make you Custom cushions in C.O.M. (Customer's Own Material) are available for a small fee. Simply supply the fabric and we will have the cushions made for you before delivery. If you need help sourcing fabric, we can help! Also small fee. 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. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home." Signed copies are available on request for $39.99 USD. The hardbound 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of rattan with photos of wonderful vintage and modern-day tropical décors and rattan. The book is great for any newcomer to rattan wanting to learn, as well as a top resource for dealers and designers alike.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 70 in (177.8 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Professionally restored.
  • Seller Location:
    Van Nuys, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU947422433882

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