Description
This item is being sold under consignment by a private seller in KEILOR EAST (near Essendon), MELBOURNE. Interstate freight can also be arranged through one of our preferred furniture carriers for a reasonable additional fee (APPROX. $240 for 2 lounge chairs to go to Sydney) or you can use a furniture carrier of your choice.
NOTE- the listing price of $1,390 is for the PAIR of armchairs ($695 each. These have since been marked down to only $625 each.) The 3-seater lounge will be an additional $1,150. The total for the 3-piece lounge suite = $2,400. If you’re keen on the whole suite please get in contact with us quickly as we will consider breaking this suite up if offers for just the pair of chairs or sofa come in early. The coffee table is also available and can be added for a good price if you’re interested in the table as well.
This is first time we’ve had an Avalon lounge suite in over 4 years. This suite has been very well looked-after and presents extremely well.
Background Info and Provenance
(Written in 2021 but updated in 2025)
A lounge suite from the early-1960’s from Melbourne company, Avalon Furniture. (The listed price is for the pair of armchairs only.) They feature a solid Australian blackwood frame with beautiful geometric panel arm inserts. The supporting sprung framework and reinforced joints show the exceptional quality of the construction- this is a top-quality suite built to last generations (and already has). The base spring-system uses a web configuration instead of the conventional parallel layout- these springs are still all original and provide strength, seat-comfort and the very best durability. All joints are very sturdy and strong and show no signs of looseness, squeaks, cracks or movement AT ALL after almost 60 years of use.
This sofa looks stylish from the back with its exposed timber rails and the beautiful sculptural work in the sides sets it apart from the rest. You’re paying for TOP quality construction as well as something with a unique look, that’s also timeless in style. This design is also suitable for placement in the centre of the room as it looks just as stunning from the back.
These chairs are comfortable to sit in, with brilliant angles and a wide seat cushion, they are nice and roomy. They are light and airy in appearance. You don’t have to worry about your space feeling chunky and overcrowded with something like this.
With the attention to detail and construction qualities, these early-1960’s pieces are now highly sought-after. Today there are very few lounges on the market that will hold or increase in value with time. There is a myriad of reasons why these vintage Danish-style designs are so popular. Washing or re-upholstery of the loose cushions is easy and much cheaper than a normal re-upholstery job, the un-upholstered armrests mean your lounge looks better for longer. These pieces also have very solid investment appeal- lounges like this with sculptural timber frames are rarely made anymore so are hard to find.
The beauty of investing in vintage design is knowing how the item will stand up to use. Look at this suite after over 60 years of family use! An item like this is the epitome of a solid investment- an astute investment to go into your home, plus there’s no better way to reduce landfill too- this suite will continue to tell stories long after you and I have gone!
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