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Bertoia Knoll Noguchi Mid-Century Eames Era Table Chair
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ALL ITEMS ARE GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC, NOT REPRODUCTIONS. This lot is a one-of-a-kind, don't miss out! LOW RESERVE!!!! Included are the following: (1) Isamu Noguchi Child's Cyclone Table (manufactured by Modernica) (2) Harry Bertoia Child's Chairs w/ Attached Original Red Leather Seat Cushions (manufactured by Knoll Associates of New York) *Detailed Descriptions & Specifications of all pieces are further down in red. This 3 piece lot is a very rare vintage find. Given that these pieces are at least 40 years old, the overall condition is very impressive. These are landmark creations in furniture history and true, functional pieces of art. These pieces are still reproduced as copies by kido Company out of New York City. Just one 24" toddler chair retails for $500.00. Considering the smaller chair is not even available, it is worth even more. And, the table, as a Noguchi copy on their site retails for $435.00 alone. You can confirm these prices by checking out the following links: /detail.htm?item=bertoia%20child's%20chair /detail:age/stage%20III,furnish,05g:936MODnoguchi/ 's some great history on these legendary designs taken from the kido website and other sources....... Chair History: Harry Bertoia's 1950 experiment with bending metal rods into practical art produced a revered collection of seating, including the exquisite Bertoia side wire chair and later toddler's chair. Innovative, comfortable, and handsome, the chair's delicate appearance bellies it's strength and durability. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are made of air, like sculpture. Space passes through them." The wire chairs are among the most successful and recognizable children's designs from the 20 th century. These were manufactured by Knoll Associates of New York, beginning as the adult version 420C in 1950-1952. Even more amazing is information contained in the book 1000 Chairs by Taschen: "Bertoia's designs not only addressed functional requirements but were also studies in form and space. Mechanized production was attempted but is was found that the chairs were easier to produce by hand." Table History: Isamu Noguchi, son of an American writer and Japanese poet, worked in Brancusi's atelier in Paris before embarking on his own diverse career. Noguchi's classic mid-centry Cyclone Table was originally drawn in 1953 as a stool (the rocking stool), but Noguchi altered the production to be a child's table to coordinate with the Harry Bertoia chairs produced by Knoll. The center support allows several children to sit around the table and the heavy wood base makes the laminate top a stable surface for work and play. Noguchi showed a fascination with the formal qualities of structure, as is seen in this piece. Specifications: Table: Overall good condition with normal wear and tear for it's age. Please check out the photographs. 23.5" round with 1" recessed knife edge White Laminate Top (does have scratching from being played on, but not any deep cuts) Scratches on top are very light, barely visible when looking down upon it in a standing position. The largest scratch is 7.5" , but most are ½" or 2", a handful of each. 19 ¾" high Very light scratching on black base. Base is 5" wide at smallest width to allow room for several children around the table. Leg support is the famous cyclone design in the chrome finish. T are no flaws to the chrome, it is immaculate, no rust. 14" wide at the widest point Material of Base is a Column of chrome plate wire set into a wood base Material of Top is a Veneer Core Plywood with Laminate Top Table Edge is in the knife style profile and is invisible until one goes underneath the table to see it because of how the wood is cut. The edge has a good bit of chips and scratches, again, from normal wear, but this does not distract from the beauty of the piece. Chairs: Overall excellent condition with normal wear and tear for their age. Please che...
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