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Warren McArthur Style No. 977L AUR 3 Seater Sofa Celadon Mohair 1938

Creator: Warren McArthur / Warren McArthur Furniture Corp. -Warren McArthur Corporation
Offered by: Appleton

Description
Rare and early Warren McArthur Style No. 977L AUR three-seat sofa, circa 1938. This example represents a transitional phase in McArthur’s production, preceding his later work designing aircraft seating during the 1940s.

Constructed with McArthur’s patented system of precision-engineered anodized aluminum tubing, the frame exemplifies his mastery of structural lightness and visual clarity. The softly contoured seat and back reflect his ergonomic sensibility and his pursuit of mechanical elegance in domestic furnishings.

Distinctive black rubber “donuts” at both the feet and armrests are original design features, later replaced in subsequent production with smaller fittings. This early detail, combined with the elongated frame geometry, firmly situates the piece within McArthur’s pre-war output.

Reupholstered in celadon green mohair with contrasting ivory piping, the sofa presents a refined interplay of color and texture — industrial yet luxurious. The aluminum retains a subtle, even patina consistent with age.

This example is both labeled and cataloged, underscoring its authenticity within McArthur’s documented oeuvre. It is only the second 977L AUR I have handled; the last example was acquired in 2013.

A superb and historically significant work from one of America’s foremost machine-age designers, bridging the evolution from streamline moderne furniture to wartime aerospace innovation.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	anodized aluminum, mohair upholstery, cast rubber donuts
Condition:	Good. very good vintage condition , newish upholstery
Creation Date:	1938
Styles / Movements:	Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	832657

Dimensions

W.	86 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	33 in;
W.	218.44 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	83.82 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;	Arm H.	24 in;	Back H.	33 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;	Arm H.	60.96 cm;	Back H.	83.82 cm;

Shipping Information:

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Message from Seller:

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