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French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Day Bed by A R P & Yves Klein Blue Style Fabric

About the Item

An early French Architectural Mid-Century Modernist sofa / daybed by A.R.P. Atelier de Recherche Plastique and with a fabric color similar to Yves Klein Blue. The sofa / divan presents a pure 1960 architectural statement in its rectilinear, quadratric form and through the use of an exposed steel suspension system which support the cushions. The couch is composed of a long seat cushion. which is cantilevered over an open, black enameled steel frame. The 3 back cushions are supported by a black steel framework housing the same Blue color fabric back support giving this piece an architectural unity. Additional References: Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Mario Bellini, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Piero Lissoni, Studio Most, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, B & B Italia,
  • Creator:
    A. R. P. (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 76 in (193.04 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Steel,Upholstery,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. . The sofa has a small pinhole tear which is stable and difficult to notice.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AR41stDibs: U07060679351196
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