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Wharton Esherick Important Sofa

$144,000
$180,00020% Off
£109,584.23
£136,980.2920% Off
€126,768.90
€158,461.1220% Off
CA$205,615.55
CA$257,019.4420% Off
A$207,993.83
A$259,992.2920% Off
CHF 116,782.97
CHF 145,978.7120% Off
MX$2,529,656.52
MX$3,162,070.6520% Off
NOK 1,403,443.39
NOK 1,754,304.2420% Off
SEK 1,382,162.10
SEK 1,727,702.6220% Off
DKK 947,520.68
DKK 1,184,400.8520% Off

About the Item

Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks sofa designs. Curved structure with many design details throughout. [tulip poplar, walnut, painted wood and upholstery] Carved signature and date to reverse: [W.E. 1958]. Dimensions: 34" high 96" long 53" deep Provenance: Lawrence and Alice Seiver, Villanova, PA Literature: Wharton Esherick: The Journey of a Creative Mind, Bascom, pg. 219 illustrates in situ.
  • Creator:
    Wharton Esherick (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Depth: 52 in (132.08 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    American Craftsman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1958
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: c17631stDibs: LU847420950482

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