1950s Rattan & Mahogany Double Arch "Tropitan" 2-Tier Side Table by Ritts

Description

Mid-century one-strand two-tier Double Arch rattan side table with Mahogany tops part of the "Tropitan" furniture line by the Ritts … more Mid-century one-strand two-tier Double Arch rattan side table with Mahogany tops part of the "Tropitan" furniture line by the Ritts company. The table features unique copper joints with unique bent-pressed legs.

The Ritts Company benefited from the popularity of rattan furniture during the post-World War II era. Herb Ritts acted as the company's furniture designer, and Shirley was in charge of sales and marketing. The couple had four children whom they raised in a 27-room, Spanish-style house in Brentwood, California. Ritts assisted with the set design on Elvis Presley's 1961 film Blue Hawaii, in which she used rattan furniture and Polynesian design. Ritts often traveled extensively once her company introduced a line of high-end Lucite furniture.

Signed "Ritts Tropitan Los Angels"

Measurements: 21" x 35" x 13.75"

United States, 1950 less