Sofas
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Visit product page →Designed in 1956, the loveseat was loosely inspired by the silhouette of the Windsor chair, it features a moulded timber seat and spindle back-rest, curved to align with the body and provide optimal comfort. The loveseat uses traditional Windsor wedge and tenon joinery techniques, in which the loveseat’s legs are extended through the seat and secured with a wedge. These joints are then sanded until they lie flush with the seat to create a strong and durable base.
The seat is in excellent condition.
Dimensions,
Width: 117cm
Depth: 53cm
Height: 82cm
Seat Height: 47cm
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Visit product page →A highly unique design by Italian architect, furniture and lighting designer, Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) for Cassina in 1983.
This sofa consists of 3 separate seats that are attached to a black wooden table. The chairs swivel around the table to allow it to be used in several positions. Each seat has an adjustable back rest. The two end chairs rotate inwards at 90 degrees, so that they can be transformed into three facing lounge chairs and two side tables. The back rests can also be folded to become a low backed sofa (height 89 cm). The head rests adjust to fold or unfold and support the head.The leather has been cleaned and is in excellent condition with just some very small scratches.
Dimensions, W 258cm D 83cm H 89cm (folded back)
We have 2 matching Veranda armchairs available (last photo) and listed separately.
If you would like to view this sofa, please contact us as it is not currently at our store.
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3 seater sofa by R W Toothill (1960s) UK
£2,000.00
Visit product page →A 3 seater sofa by British Midcentury furniture manufacturer R W Toothill. This frame is sturdy and made from solid Aformosia. It has been stripped and oiled to reveal its rich patina, it has some small marks to the frame consistent with age. The fire retardant cushions are new as are the pure wool covers.
This is available to view in store.
Dimensions:
Height: 71cm
Width: 168.5cm
Depth: 90cm
Seat height: 45cmR W Toothill was founded by Reg Toothill in Newton Aycliffe after the 2nd World War. His original business was making loose covers for existing sofas.
Wartime and Post War restrictions greatly limited production of new fumiture and even in the early 1950's it was extremely difficult for new manufacturers to make furniture particularly as wood was severely rationed and only available to larger makers. If you couldn't buy a new sofa whether it was because there was so little available or down to cost, the onty altenative was to have an existing one re-done and loose covers were a lot cheaper than full re-upholstery.
Toothill mainly used afromosia in the 1960's for their frames and detailing. It's sometimes called African teak but it's not from the teak family and is darker and harder to work with. It was used by Guy Rogers of Liverpool for their sofas and chairs in the early 1960's but they later moved on to using teak whereas Toothill continued to work with afromosia which has the most stunning grain running through it. -
Visit product page →A Two-seat sofa DS-2011/02 manufactured by De Sede, Switzerland in the early 1980s.
An impressive design with a solid steel construction and grey leather upholstery. The DS 2011 has a compact form which is perfect for small spaces and flexible living.
This sofa's original leather upholstery is in very good condition with minor wear to the seat cushions (photographed). The original SEDE backing fabric is in perfect condition on the underside of the cushions.
This sofa is not currently in our store, if you wish to view it, please get in touch and we will deliver to the shop for your visit.
Dimensions - 83cm high, 190cm wide
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Visit product page →The Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son was first manufactured in 1957. Its elegant teak frame is oiled and has a beautiful patina it has been fully cleaned and restored. The frame is structurally sound, the legs screw on and are removable meaning the whole sofa can be flat packed.
The cushions are new and have been professionally upholstered in a thick luxury boucle named Foam (in Flax colour way) by Kirkby.
Please contact us for a fabric sample.The makers mark is clearly visible and photographed.
if you would like to view the sofa please visit our store in central St Albans.
Dimensions;
Length 190 cm
Height 84 cm
Depth 81 cm
Seat height 45 cm
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Visit product page →Theo Ruth (Dutch, 1915-1971) for Artifort, a 1950's suite including a two-seater sofa and two armchairs - totally reupholstered with fire retardant foam and luxury boucle fabric from Linwood.
In excellent condition.
These extremely comfortable chairs are unusual as the back and seat slot together using no fixtures. A dream to upholster as you are able to reach every area of the chair easily.
All with Artifort badges to the undersides
I've priced these as a set but would sell the sofa and 2 chairs separately - please contact us if you'd like to buy them or would like to view them in our St Albans show room.
Chairs- 1400 each
sofa - £3500
Sofa width 137 cm, depth 78 cm.
Chairs width 71 cm each. Height of backs on all three pieces 73 cm.
Height of seat on all three pieces 37 cm
Dutch designer Theo Ruth was born in 1915 in Maastricht. He trained as a furniture designer and interior designer at the Middelbare Kunstnijverheidsschool in Maastricht (which later became the Maastricht Academy of Arts). In 1936, he joined Artifort in Maastricht, where he specialised in designing living room furniture. Just three years later, in 1939, he became head of design and development, a position he maintained until his death in 1971.
Ruth was Artifort’s first permanent designer, and he had a major impact on its design legacy. His most famous pieces include the 1952 Congo Chair and the 1953 Penguin Chair, both of which were constructed from two interlocking pieces that fit together without locks or screws (the latter’s original version featured a black back and a white cushion to mimic its namesake). Notably, designers Pierre Paulin and Geoffrey Harcourt also collaborated with Artifort’s design department during Ruth’s tenure.
