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1980s Black Leather Eileen Gray LOTA Sofa by ALIVAR Made In Italy

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The LOTA Sofa Is The Iconic Eileen Gray 1924 Design For The Small Apartment In Rue De Lota, Paris. This 1980s LOTA Sofa Is A Black Leather Sofa With 4 Large Down Filled Leather Cushions And The Detachable Black Lacquered Wood Sides Which Are On Wheels To Roll Off To The Side Which Then Transforms The Sofa Into A Bed. The Sofa Measures 94.5 Inches Wide by 35.75 Inches Deep by 35 Inches Tall And Seat Height Is 20.75 Inches. This Sofa Was Made In The 1980s by ALIVAR. As Seen In The Photos The Lining Under The Mattress Cushion Is The Iconic ALIVAR Signature Lining. The LOTA Sofa Is Designed To Sit, Relax and Rest. This Black Leather Upholstered Sofa Stands On 4 Black Wooden Feet, Has 2 Black Lacquered Side Tables Or Side Arms (Which Ever You Prefer) Which Are Detachable And Has Hardware To Hold It In Place Connecting To The Sofa On Easy Glide Rollers, Along With 1 Black Leather Upholstered Down Filled Mattress Seating, And 4 Large Black Leather Upholstered Down Filled Cushions. Overall Condition Is In Excellent Vintage Condition. There Is No Rips Or Tears Or Marring In The Leather. As Seen In Photos The Seating Area Can Use Some Fluffing Up But Over All Still Comfortable. The Cushions Are In Excellent Full Condition. The Lacquered Sides Are In Great Shape For Being In Use Since The 1980s. No Modifications Or Restorations Have Been Made To Preserve It's Provenance. "The house of Madame Mathieu-Lévy" "Another of the most sumptuous elements was the Lota sofa, with lush cushions and lacquered sides. Eileen Gray liked it so much that she later ordered a second copy built for her own home"..... photo and information found via internet
  • Creator:
    Eileen Gray (Designer),Alivar (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 94.5 in (240.03 cm)Depth: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Seat Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Excellent Vintage Condition No Rips Tears Marring In Leather Seating Area Can Use Fluffing But Still Comfortable Cushions In Excellent Full Condition Lacquered Sides Great Shape 1980s by ALIVAR.
  • Seller Location:
    Monrovia, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7531238665972

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