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Rare Curved Italian Mid-Century Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso, 1951

Creator: Marco Zanuso
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
A Rare and Important Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa / Divan/ Couch by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, circa 1951. The piece is in it's original Ultra-marine faux leather / vinyl upholstery and Features a rare, subtle, curved form and recessed cushions. The slightly curved form sets it apart from other Zanuso Triennale sofa's and offers an extremely appealing, sensuous aesthetic. The 3 cushions are also recessed 2 inches allowing the curved line and form of the sofa to be observed and appreciated. The piece has the other typical Zanuso elements of a steel frame, support strapping underneath and sharply angled, brass legs. The curved model is rare in it's form and it's aesthetic beauty is superior, achieving the top level of elegance and modernity. Dimensions: H 34 x 74.5 x 29.

Additional References: Senior and Lady Chairs, Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte, Osvaldo Borsani, Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Vigano, Mario Bellini, Tobia and Afra Scarpa, B&B Italia, Cassina.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass,Faux Leather,Steel,Upholstery,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Upholstery is original.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	704574

Dimensions

W.	74.5 in;	H.	34 in;	D.	29 in;
W.	189.23 cm;	H.	86.36 cm;	D.	73.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com