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Warren McArthur

Rare Warren McArthur Adjustable Chaise, circa 1938

Documentation

Signed

Origin

United States, New York

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Anodized Aluminum, Machine-Made Aluminum, Hand-Crafted Aluminum, Woven Cotton

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	28 in;	D.	72 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	71.12 cm;	D.	182.88 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;
Seat H.	40.64 cm;

Condition

Good. Splitting along a tube seam is not uncommon . The surface retains great sheen indicating that the original clear lacquer coating has not been compromised.. Wear is consistent with age and use. Minor fading to the webbing which was replaced 25 years ago..

Creation Date

1938

Description

A Warren McArthur adjustable webbed chaise manufactured in the mid 1930s. An extraordinary example of Warren McArthur design that rarely appears on the market. The back can rest flat or in 3 adjustable settings. The cross bar is shaped and has flat disk end points keeps the adjustment bar in place a very cool design detail. The seat cushion is missing but from the catalog entry it would be a relatively easy cushion to copy.
The chaise is in very good vintage condition with minor rubbing on the moveable cross bar support for the back, a 7" separation along the weld line of one of the base tubes (see image 8) which is not uncommon with welded tube which predates the modern extruded tubing and fading to the brilliant red webbing.

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Bauhaus, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

239114