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Product sheet Sling chair

Architonic-ID:  4106011
Designer:
Harvey Probber
Manufacturer:
Harvey Probber, Inc
 
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.
birch, upholstery
28"w x 35"d x 13"h
Literature:
Modern Furnishings for the Home, Hennessey, pg. 40
Exhibition Pavilions: 100 Years, Puente, pg. 101 illustrates the model in the United States pavilion at the IX Milan Triennale, 1951
Furniture Forum, vol. 1, no. 3, summer 1949, Grossman, section 1, pg. M9
estimated value: 
4000-6000 US$
reached price: 
3500 US$
 
Auction: 
Modernist 20 Century

Sales date: 2004-12-05
location: Chicago
Lot number: 298
 
Auction House:
Wright
Address:

Wright


United States

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Designer:

Harvey Probber


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