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Italian Midcentury 'Sleep-o-Matic" Leather Sofa / Couch, Marco Zanuso & Arflex

Creator: Marco Zanuso - Arflex
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
Italian midcentury 'Sleep-o-Matic" model sofa / couch by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951.

Metal structure, solid brass legs, foam rubber back and upholstered in stitched leather. The seat cushion is mounted on a track allowing it pull away from the back and create a single bed.

Exhibited: Triennale of Milano in 1951 and awarded with the gold medal.
Literature: Repertorio, G.Gramigna.

Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) was a professor of architecture in Milano was one of bright stars of Italian design during the post-war period that saw Italy resume it's place in the design world.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Leather.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1951
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	414884

Dimensions

W.	76.25 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	30.25 in;
W.	193.68 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	76.84 cm;

Seat H.	12 in;
Seat H.	30.48 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