Van Nuys, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 19ʺW × 26ʺD × 23ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Seat Height
- 12.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 4
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Rattan
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- restored restored less
- Description
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Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set featuring a pair of lounge chairs and a settee with …
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Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set featuring a pair of lounge chairs and a settee with fancy wicker wrappings.
Chairs: 23" tall x 19" wide x 26" deep, Seat Height 12"
Sofa: 23" tall x 45" wide x 26" deep, Seat Height 12"
This was made by Ritts co, Tropicana , Herb Sr., and Shirley Ritts. Shirley was an American interior designer, furniture designer, and Movie Art Director, their company helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1940s thru 1960s. Shirley Ritts was the mother of 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 50's You see them on a lot of different rattan items in the 40's through the 70's The Ritts's were a giant in the Rattan Industry as was Paul Laszlo, Paul Frankl, and C.W. Fishbeck of Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena (started 1905)
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 20 years of experience in rattan refinishing. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office.
Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." The hard bounded 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and modern-day photos of Tropical decors and Rattan; the book is great for any beginner wanting to learn as well as a top resource for dealers and designers alike. less
Van Nuys, CA
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