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1953 Sherman Bertram Sofa and Ottoman Heavy Boucle Greta Grossman
$15,500per set
£11,749.41per set
€13,718.61per set
CA$21,711.08per set
A$24,439.64per set
CHF 12,931.39per set
MX$303,143.66per set
NOK 159,757.58per set
SEK 152,794.01per set
DKK 102,347.62per set
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About the Item
A rare form from Sherman Bertram, a modern furniture company out of California. Sherman Bertram employed Greta Grossman at the time, it is unknown if this is one of her designs. This curvy sofa with cues to Vladimir Kagan and the ottoman combination lending way to Isamu Noguchi. This is the only example we have seen that has surfaced outside of the Julius Shulman Archive. A truly rare form, with great design cues. This will surely set a part your design. Incredible construction with 6 way hand tied springs.
Unmarked.
Condition: Newly upholstered in heavy tan Boucle. All springs were retied and secured. All new foam. The original conical black painted legs show some signs of wear including dents bruises and scrapes commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions:
Sofa: 104”W x 30.5”H x 35”D 17” seat height
Ottoman: 76.25”W x 17”H x 26”D
Shipping: This item will ship by a personal courier. Pease allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery depending on your distance from the east coast and our shippers routes.
Photographed and archived by Julius Shulman as Job 1436, and dated 1953. Photograph included. Credit @ J. Paul Getty Trust Getty Research institute Los Angeles (2004.R.10)
- Creator:Sherman Bertram (Manufacturer)
- Attributed to:Greta Magnusson Grossman (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 104 in (264.16 cm)Depth: 35 in (88.9 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1953
- Condition:Reupholstered. Replacements made: Condition: Newly upholstered in heavy tan Boucle. All springs were retied and secured. All new foam. The original conical black painted legs show some signs of wear including dents bruises and scrapes commensurate with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Newly upholstered in heavy tan Boucle. All springs were retied and secured. All new foam. The original conical black painted legs show some signs of wear including dents bruises and scrapes commensurate with age and use.
- Seller Location:Virginia Beach, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8979242949132
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