Van Nuys, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 36ʺW × 24ʺD × 36ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Mirror
- Rattan
- Condition
- Mint Condition, No Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- This is an Unused rattan frame from the unused stock of Tropical Sun Rattan co. of Pasadena from 1948. This is an Unused rattan frame from the unused stock of Tropical Sun Rattan co. of Pasadena from 1948. less
- Description
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Original 1948 new old stock rattan frame from the unused stock of Tropical Sun Rattan Company in Pasadena. The Mirror …
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Original 1948 new old stock rattan frame from the unused stock of Tropical Sun Rattan Company in Pasadena. The Mirror features a 7-strand side stacked rattan frame with a 28" tall mirror in the center with a clean early Geometric Mid-century styling.
In the 30s through early 50s Rattan was classified as either an "A" pole or a "B" pole. Poles were the nicest looking strands and were used for the more visible parts of furniture, while B poles were used in places less visible and had signs of damage or wear. These frames are made entirely of A poles.
This frame has been inspected and ensured the quality is new unused stock stored in a crate for over 60 years.
Measures: Frame- H 36 in x W 36 in.
Mirror- H 24 in x W 24 in.
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." Signed copies are available on request for $39.99 USD. 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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