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A rare and well-preserved transitional modern American Craftsman style sofa designed by Dutch born craftsman Herman De Vries as part …
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A rare and well-preserved transitional modern American Craftsman style sofa designed by Dutch born craftsman Herman De Vries as part of his Colonial Creations line for Cushman Furniture. Of solid maple construction with oversized paddle arms and arched stretcher base. Most likely dating from the 1930s-40s.
About the designer:
From Modernism
"Herman De Vries was born in Holland and due to his early training in woodworking, moved to the Dutch speaking and furniture making area of western Michigan around Grand Rapids. He worked for Stickley Brothers Company, Grand Rapids and left them in 1919 to set up a freelance design business. Before Stickley, De Vries worked for W.K. Cowen & Co and Marshall Field & Company and in the spring of 1936 for the H.T. Cushman Furniture Company he designed a “Modern Creations” line. In the 1930’s he designed for Sikes Furniture Company of Buffalo, New York. He is credited with two Modern bedroom sets in the November 1935 issue of Good Furniture & Decoration Magazine and his bedrooms appear in Arts & Decoration Magazine in March of 1935 and Fine Furniture Magazine of November 1936."
Dimensions:
Height 29.5 in
Width 84 in
Length 29.25 in
Seat Height 17 in
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- Dimensions
- 84ʺW × 33.25ʺD × 29.5ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Transitional
- Seat Height
- 17.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 3
- Brand
- Cushman of Vermont
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Maple
- Textile
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The original upholstery has been covered a few times, with all layers remaining on the cushion covers. The wooden frame … moreThe original upholstery has been covered a few times, with all layers remaining on the cushion covers. The wooden frame shows typical signs of age and use, with fading prominent on the right paddle arm. The frame shows surface scratches and other blemishes typical of a piece of this age. Please see photo for additional details. less
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