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Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair by Erwin & Estelle Laverne

$4,250
£3,263.59
€3,743.85
CA$5,971.75
A$6,687.98
CHF 3,489.68
MX$81,690.82
NOK 44,398.87
SEK 41,851.26
DKK 27,939.92

About the Item

A "Buttercup" lucite lounge chair by Erwin & Estelle Laverne, designed for Laverne International as part of the Invisible Group introduced circa 1960, as an experiment using lucite as a new creative material for furniture design. The chair retains its original black faux fur seat cushion. Organic seamless form with a touch of glamor. Reference: Laverne: Furniture, Textiles & Wallcoverings, Krzyzanokski, ppg. 120, 188
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 30 in (76.2 cm)Seat Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1959s-1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. With some minor surface scratches on the base in keeping with the age and gentle use. The cushion filling is crunchy and can be refoamed.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945018445192

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