19th Jun, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

20th Century Design

 
  Lot 1185
 

1185

Charles and Ray Eames: A Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970s, the black leather...

Charles and Ray Eames: A Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970s, the black leather padded upholstered covers, on a cast swivel base with adjustable aluminium feet, chair 80cm high, ottoman 65cm by 58cm by 41cm (2) See illustration Purchased from Heal's 196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London in 1975. With CITES A10 (non-transferable) licence no.599704/01

Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

.The chair has been well used. The arms are worn, with visible piping and worn leather. The foam is deteriorating. The seat base is dirty. The rosewood has faded, but in general good order. Leather is worn and dirty. The black rubber slide glides are stamped INSULATED DOMES OF SILENCE. There is rust around the five metal seat cushion clips. Rips in the underside of the seat cushion. The stool has DOT FASTENERS, the leather is dirty and the rosewood has faded. We have added forty extra images for this lot to the Tennant's website.

 


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Auction: 20th Century Design, 19th Jun, 2021

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