Van Nuys, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 17.5ʺW × 16ʺD × 33ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 24.0 in
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Rattan
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Restored Condition Excellent Restored Condition less
- Description
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Rattan and wicker bar stool with swivel iron bases by Seng of Chicago. This chair features a wicker seat and …
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Rattan and wicker bar stool with swivel iron bases by Seng of Chicago. This chair features a wicker seat and back and rests in a rattan frame mounted to an iron swivel base. This delicate combination of rattan and metal is a perfect match for any Mid-century home or Tropical getaway.
1950, 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 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 rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. 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." Signed copies are available on request for USD 39.99. The hardbound 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of rattan with photos of wonderful vintage and modern-day tropical décors and rattan. The book is great for any newcomer to rattan wanting to learn as well as a top resource for dealers and designers alike. less
Van Nuys, CA
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