$4,200
Harvey Probber, Inc USA, c.
1950 birch, upholstery 28 w x 35 d x 13 h in (71 x 89 x 33 cm)
This chair is a rare and early design by Probber that illustrates an affinity with European designers from the first half of the twentieth century such as Breuer and Aalto. The padded sling is supported on both ends of the plywood frame, allowing a comfortable and flexible lounge chair.Literature:Modern Furnishings for the Home, Hennessey, pg. 40Exhibition Pavilions: 100 Years, Puente, pg. 101 illustrates the model in the United States pavilion at the IX Milan Triennale, 1951Furniture Forum, vol. 1, no. 3, summer 1949, Grossman, section 1, pg. M9
result: $4,200
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2004-12-05
