Model 447 Sofa in Red Fabric attributed to Wim Rietveld for Gispen, 1950s

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Wim Rietveld '447' Sofa in Red Fabric for Gispen, The Netherlands, 1950s. Beautiful simple and straightforward design by Wim Rietveld … Read more Wim Rietveld '447' Sofa in Red Fabric for Gispen, The Netherlands, 1950s. Beautiful simple and straightforward design by Wim Rietveld for Gispen in the 1950s. Upholstered in a red fabric, this sofa mostly demands attention by its color. The design itself is very modest and timeless, quintessentially mid-century Dutch design. Combined with the original moveable armrests, this simple sofa can be transformed to a very interesting and comfortable piece of design. The upholstery shows signs of wear, mostly on the corners. The sofa can be reupholstered in a fabric of your choice if requested. Please ask us for the possibilities. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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