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Super Rare Four-Seat Elliptical 'Triennale' Sofa by Zanuso for Arflex, 1951

$18,000

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Extremely rare four-seat model of Marco Zanuso's 1951 elliptical ' IX Triennale' sofa with brass legs. The design was named after the 9th Triennale design exhibition held in Milan in 1i951 where the design was first exhibited. The sofa's upholstery has been completely restored (photo 5,6,7) including new high quality rubber seat support webbing from the original italian manufacturer 'Pirelli' and new foam throughout. The sofa is finished in new 'Musco' ,color code ' 01 / 00' 100% mohair pile fabric by high quality Dutch manufacturer DE PLOEG. The elliptical 'triennale' sofa was manufactured by Arflex, Italy and offered in either two, three or four seat variants, the three seater is the more commonly seen model, we have not seen a four seater in the flesh before, we only knew of its existence through an original period Arflex catalog that we are lucky to have in our library. As stated in Baroni's 1981 tome on the history of the company 'ARFLEX 51-81' the 'triennale' sofa was often seen complementing Zanuso's 'lady' and 'senior' lounge chairs, we can see this stunning combination in many original period Arflex advertisments. This 'triennale' elliptical sofa was produced with two further seating options either with fixed ie sewn in attached cushions or loose cushions, this sofa has the more practical option with loose cushions. Zanuso's elliptical form 'Triennale' sofa combines beautifully with his 'lady' and 'senior' lounge chairs as well as Michel Kin's elliptical marble top sofa table also produced by Arflex which featured an elegant brass cruxiform base which complemented the brass legs of the 'triennale' sofa . These desifns were both often featured together in original period Arflex catalogs and advertisements. Please see photos attached. This is a rare opportunity Literature: 'ARFLEX 51-81' , Baroni, 1981 , pages 11 and page 15 (black and white photo from 1952 illustrating a four seat elliptical sofa in checked fabric combined with Franco Albini's then new 'Fiorenza' lounge chairs also produced by Arflex). Please see image numbers 15,16 and 17. Original period 'ARFLEX' manufacturer's catalog, please see images including a color photo of a four seat elliptical triennale sofa in burnt orange fabric combined with Michel Kin's elliptical marble top sofa table also produced by Arflex. Please see IMAGES 8 and 10. Original period 'ARFLEX' advertisement, please see image 14.

Details

Creator
Marco Zanuso (Designer),Arflex (Manufacturer)
Dimensions
Height: 32.68 in. (83 cm)Width: 98.43 in. (250 cm)Depth: 37.8 in. (96 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in. (44 cm)
Style
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
EnameledSteel,Brass,Mohair,Foam,Rubber,Latex
Place of Origin
Italy
Period
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture
1951
Condition
Fully restored with new Pirelli rubber webbing, latex and foam and Mohair wool upholstery, the brass legs have been polished and show user wear consistent with age and use preserving a beautifull original look with respect to this sofa's ageWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location
bergen op zoom, NL
Reference Number
1stdibs: LU930118557812
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