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Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC

$52,000per set
£39,604.33per set
€47,461.31per set
CA$74,170.13per set
A$75,525.99per set
CHF 43,702.20per set
MX$995,923.06per set
NOK 488,664.57per set
SEK 520,289.25per set
DKK 354,713.49per set

About the Item

Pair of William Armbruster Monumental Five Seat Sofas in Chase Manhattan NYC Armbruster included in MoMA's Good Design exhibits in the early 50's and lauded by such figures as George Nelson. His company, Edgewood Furniture, competed with Knoll in contract settings, such as Gordon Bunschaft and SOM’s Manufacturers Trust building at 510 Fifth Ave in New York City, where his chairs sat opposite a major Bertoia wall installation. These monumentally long, floating sofa forms graced the executive offices of Chase Manhattan.
  • Creator:
    Edgewood Furniture (Manufacturer),William Armbruster (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.76 in (70.5 cm)Width: 149.01 in (378.46 cm)Depth: 32.01 in (81.28 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Minor scratches to the base, consistent with age and use. Upholstery has been replaced with Holly Hunt Great Plains Fabric.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C000034471stDibs: LU847432006112

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