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Rare Robert Lewis Adjustable Chaise Studio Crafted Santa Barbara, CA. 1940s

Creator: Robert Lewis
Offered by: Appleton

Description
A Robert Lewis adjustable steel tube chaise lounge for outdoor and patio use hand crafted at his studio in Santa Barbara, CA. in the 1940s.
The asymmetric arms, the four inch diameter rubber wheels, the three position adjustable back and the built in hanging points at top corners of the seat back are great points of design.
This furniture was designed so that it could be decked in canvas, wrapped in cord or rawhide, or later webbed with the newest of outdoor upholstery, nylon webbing.
Cushions were available or not for all of these foundations.
The fixed back model of this chaise can be seen on the upper deck of Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania to give you a sense of who were clients of Robert Lewis.
A rare and wonderful piece of Californian design from the WWII era.
The chaise is restored and in very good condition.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States, California
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	lacquered steel tube, cotton-poly cord, cast rubber wheels
Condition:	Good. re-lacquered, re-corded
Creation Date:	c. 1940
Styles / Movements:	Studio Craft, Outdoor/Garden, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	517216

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	34 in;	H.2.	24 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	86.36 cm;	H.2.	60.96 cm;

Open W.	72 in;	Closed W.	57 in;
Open W.	182.88 cm;	Closed W.	144.78 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;	Arm H.	22 in;	Back H.	34 in;
Seat H.	40.64 cm;	Arm H.	55.88 cm;	Back H.	86.36 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 1984, Appleton offers a curated selection of 20th Century furniture, tables, chairs, and décor, featuring works by iconic designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and Edward Wormley. For inquiries, contact us at appletonarts@gmail.com.

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