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Wharton Esherick Important Sofa

About the Item

Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased the 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]. 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:
    Poplar,Tulipwood,Walnut,Hand-Painted
  • 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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