$1,390.00

This sofa is being sold UNDER CONSIGNMENT from a regular iNVISeDGE seller in Adelaide. I personally photographed this piece and have experienced it in the flesh. Go to our Home page and select CONTACT for further information on how to buy and sell in iNVISeDGE.

 

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Description

SOLD in 2021.

This VINTAGE (1930’s / 40’s) sofa is red vinyl. It can easily be re-upholstered or the vinyl could easily be re-coloured (cheaper than re-upholstery). I had to play with Photoshop and changed the colour to show how versatile the design is- it doesn’t have to be retro- it can be contemporary as well! The purpose of showing it in teal is to ignite the imagination and show how different the style is in a different colour.

This sofa is being sold from a regular seller’s home in ADELAIDE but can be transported Australia-wide for a reasonable fee (about $300 to Sydney). WE ARE OPERATING AS THE SELLER’S AGENT and will ORGANISE THE FULL SALE ON THEIR BEHALF. The listed price INCLUDES our commission fee.

Background and Provenance

(Written in 2020)

An art deco chrome sofa that’s sleek and stylish but also has wow-factor. At the moment in red vinyl it’s retro-wow but reupholstered cleverly this piece could be the epitome of elegant and sophisticated. I can imagine this piece in a duck-egg (light-blue) velvet or a weave-fabric in a light colour- it’d give your space a subtle focal point that’d still pop but won’t take all the attention. I can picture it in a space with a light-colour palette, sandstone and marble with furniture that has hues of light blue, soft accents such as throw-rugs and textures in the cushions … this piece would add subtle “wow-factor” but would still tie in with a look of understated elegance.

It’s an adaptable piece though which is why I was keen to take it on. It can also be retro-pop- I can picture it as is in one of those retro diners- the ones with retro-car posters, that chrome-machinery look and black and white chequered floors.

The thing I love most about this piece is that it’s a genuine 1940’s piece- it’s HEAVY- the quality is just incredible! This piece is already about 80 years old (!) but is as solid, sturdy and strong as the day it was built. I can’t see how it could ever break (unless you threw it over balcony onto concrete below!). It’s very likely this piece won’t last for generations … it will last forever. The tough-as-nails vinyl is also virtually impossible to kill. You could have this in a commercial diner or hair salon and it will keep on doing the job for many years (if not forever). It wouldn’t be a purchase but a very astute investment.

This is almost an antique already- this type of design was cutting-edge at the time and is still sought-after today, so you know the design is timeless. Designs where people create something truly new and “wow” become timeless stylistically. They supersede trends and people always want them. Can you imagine this coming out in the 1930’s / 1940’s amongst all that drab, oversized walnut furniture? Design like this caused a frenzy of inspiration and adulation. And it was designs like this that precipitated the whole design movement in the first place, prompting a new level of experimentation in utility objects such as furniture through the 1950’s and beyond.

This is not a purchase at all but a solid investment. This piece was one of the first like this the world ever saw- you’re investing in a piece of history. You know before you shell out a cent it was built to last. Even if you get it reupholstered to get a sleek new look when you experience this piece in the flesh no-one could possibly argue it’s not at least 70 to 90 years old! They just don’t build them like this anymore. These days, they cut cushioning out of synthetic foam (which sags and degrades very quickly). This sofa has been built with real cushioning- springs that spring straight back as soon as you get up.

Which brings me to comfort. I love this comfort. I have a bad back and want to be properly supported when I relax. I can’t use the sloth around new sofas of today- they don’t support my back and in 10 minutes I start fidgeting like crazy because my back starts hurting. I have a couple of friends who have these types of sofas in their homes and I hate them! This is a real sitting chair. The angles are spot on, the amount of spring in the seat and back is beautiful- this piece seems to cradle you. I could sit in this and binge-watch Netflix (not that I do that often!) and the comfort would be perfect for me. Everyone has a different idea of what’s comfortable but make no mistake this piece was designed with proper sitting comfort in mind- they didn’t skim over that 80 years ago- the purpose and practicality of every piece was very carefully considered back then. This rarely happens now- let’s just build a sofa, slap some synthetic cut-cushions on chipboard, whack polyester-fabric over it all and, voila, there’s your sofa!

There’s absolutely no guessing the quality on offer here. When modern pieces in a similar style end up as landfill, this piece will be passed onto yet another generation. Timeless, inspiring design, honest craftsmanship, durability- this is our only way out of this mess. There’s no better way I can think of to invest in your home and reduce landfill.

2006

This sofa is in excellent condition overall. Structurally it’s brilliant- the structural brilliance is the major selling point here. This sofa is about 80 years old and was crafted back in the day when items were built to last. This piece is HEAVY, SOLID and very strong (obviously NO old repairs or anything or the sort). I see no reason why the structure of the piece won’t last forever. The vinyl is also “tough-as-nails” from the 1950’s era. I don’t think this is the original upholstery BUT it’s definitely still retro / vintage- that old-school vinyl that’s virtually impossible to kill. There’s a small hole in the vinyl down near the floor- you have to really look to find it because it’s so close to the floor. This could easily be fixed by a leather technician if it bothered you- you could get it to disappear completely for about $120. It’s not from use but from some mishap over the years. The chrome finish has started to wear on the frame. I like this- it’s very subtle- you have to look closely to see this and it just verifies this is an authentic vintage piece that’s about 80 years old. This minor aging gives the piece vintage character in my eyes and is not unsightly at all. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ You could get the frame re-chromed if you wanted to but I personally wouldn’t- it’s worth more the way it is. It’s current condition substantiates that this is quality metal- the metal underneath has not rusted or corroded at all. My vendors are vintage collectors (of many years) and have had the sofa for over 25 years- they told me it was always like this and after 20 years in this business I know that’s the truth. My vendors are downsizing which is the only reason this piece is being offered. It has been much loved and is ready to find someone else to love it just as much as they have. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ There are no other condition issues that warrant a mention at all. It’s presents incredibly well overall. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Measurements- about cm across. Depth- cm. Total height- cm. Read my 1100+ ebay feedback comments (ALL for vintage furniture SALES- over 100 are from repeat customers) to be assured that I will not stock items unless they are in excellent condition and that I strive to describe my items as accurately as I can. I HAVE physically inspected this piece and tried it out for myself (and I took all these photos).
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