Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair and Sofa

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Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair and Sofa

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This round 3/4 pretzel arm rattan lounge chair and three-strand round pretzel arm rattan loveseat and was professionally restored in 2019. This armchair and sofa pair dates from the 1940s with optional "Martinique Banana Leaf" cushions featuring hand screened/painted Martinique fabric by the original manufacturer in Los Angeles. 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) Chair measures: 31" high x 33" deep x 28" wide. Sofa and chair price- $4250 Beverly palm cushions- $2325 Total-$6575 The chair can be ordered alone upon request. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Costumers 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. 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 20 years of experience in rattan refinishing. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office. We get our handed down knowledge from Tropical Sun Rattan (TSR) which was started in 1934 in California. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan, and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed copies are available on request for $39.99 USD. The hard bounded 160 page full color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and modern day photos of Tropical decors and Rattan; the book is great for any beginner wanting to learn as well as a top resource for dealers and designers alike.

Dimensions:
Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Rattan,Wicker
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
Refinished. Reupholstered.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU947422700492