Van Nuys, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 26ʺW × 36ʺD × 36ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Seat Height
- 16.0 in
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Cotton
- Rattan
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Restored Restored less
- Description
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Pair of Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chairs. The chairs feature an arm style that flows simultaneously into the rounded …
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Pair of Two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chairs. The chairs feature an arm style that flows simultaneously into the rounded back of the chair with a decorative 2 pole design accented with stick rattan pieces.
The chair features an adjustable back with adjustment points for sitting, lounging, and laying down.
1940, United States
We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American designers and manufacturers including Ritts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun Rattan These designers and companies helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1930s thru the 1960s.
Shirley Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed plastic.
Paul Frankl came from New York just before the Depression after a great run designing his renowned Skyscraper furniture line. He designed and decorated the homes of Hollywood’s top stars and producers from his Beverly Hills shop.
Paul Laszló was a Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, including rattan furniture in his own style.
C.W. Fishbeck started Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena in 1905. Tropical Sun produced top quality real rattan furniture in the Philippines where most of the above designers also had their designs made. He had showrooms across the country.
We have in stock at this time a vast array of rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and tables, and just about all their designed products from the 40s through the 60s.
All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 30 years of experience. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available, to enjoy for years to come in your home or office. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home." less
Van Nuys, CA
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