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Rare McKay Art Deco Chrome Banded Glider Sofa 1933 Worlds Fair

$4,900
£3,721.67
€4,280.60
CA$6,846.26
A$7,634.36
CHF 3,983.28
MX$93,676.41
NOK 50,700.82
SEK 48,037.93
DKK 31,947.72
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About the Item

A steel framed satin black glider sofa with curved chrome and metal banded arms black upholstered cushions with medium gray piping . To each end there are sculptural flat bar supports integrated into the sides giving the piece an extra design element and strength . The sofa has a smooth gliding motion and the restored soft contact fabric cushions make for excellent comfort . A very rare form manufactured by the McKay Craft company Pittsburgh , PA. leaders in metal furniture during the Art Deco period , this styled sofa was used in the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair Florida House display . Design attribution to Salvatore Bevelacqua and Percival Goodman .
  • Creator:
    McKay Furniture Corp. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930's-40's
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. In great restored condition .
  • Seller Location:
    Cincinnati, OH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU925138117472

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