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Erwine and Estelle Laverne

Buttercup Lucite Lounge Chair by Erwin & Estelle Laverne

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Documentation Notes

documented model

Origin

United States

Period

1950-1979

Materials

lucite and upholstry

Dimensions

H.	23 in;	Diam.	30 in;
H.	58.42 cm;	Diam.	76.2 cm;

Condition

Good. Good vintage condition with some minor surface scuffs expected from age and gentle use. Filling of cushion is cruchy..

Creation Date

1959

Description

A "Buttercup" lucite lounge chair by Erwin & Estelle Laverne, designed for Laverne International as part of the Invisible Group introduced circa 1960, as an experiment using lucite as a new creative material for furniture design. The chair retains its original black faux fur seat cushion. Organic seamless form with a touch of glamor.
Reference: Laverne: Furniture, Textiles & Wallcoverings, Krzyzanokski, ppg. 120, 188

Styles / Movements

Collectible Design, Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

354779