i just finished haveing this George Nelson sofa redone for my office it was made in Aug of 1958 I am giving my daughter my old knoll Barcelona for her new apt
I found this sofa for 800. my cost shop time to recover 600.00 and 450.00 for maharam girard fabric
so almost 2000. dollars for a vintage sofa. not cheap, These vintage pieces can get out of site
no I do not do this ...
no I do not do this kinda of work for a living.
I bought a shop 4 years ago with a partner and I specialize in modern furniture restoration, The rest of the shop specializes in boats and automobile.
I have fun with all the great furniture that comes across
the shop. but trust me you would not want me to pick up a staple gun or electric sissors, most of the guys here have had more than 25 years experience, and judging from the positive response we get, I think we are pretty good.
If any one was at the...
If any one was at the University of Oklahoma in 1969
we had these sofas around the Dorms and i spent many a night hanging out on them
When i was offered it I jumped on it and had it in storage forseveral years. When my brother saw it he said OU dorm.
I should have it done in sooner red!!!!!!!!
Modular group sofa
That design is from the Nelson modular group. It is a later reworking of the ideas behind the steelframe group. Different configurations supported on steel bases. They were available as chairs, and two and three seat sofas, all with or without arms. You could also get them with a table attached. I really like the modular group. The are nice and deep with a generous seat width. Not as petite as a lot of vintage designs. The 3-seater sofas are nearly eight feet long. You can really sprawl out on them.
I have a pair of the lounge chairs and a three seat sofa, all with arms. My sofa has a segmented seat. They were available like that, or like yours, one long continuous form. They should have a tailored look with crisp edges. While the Girard fabric is cool, the one LRF had redone is too soft and doughy looking to my eye. The one you show Lunchbox looks nicely done and the seat pitch looks correct. If that is not done right, they are not nearly as comfortable.
We have two armless 2-seaters in our showroom that we just had redone and they came out nicely. One has an attached table. Nice little piece to complete a seating group.
I also know someone who has a gray armless 3-seater that they are considering selling. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to connect you.
Cheers, Pegboard...
I knew it had to be from his modular line, but I've not seen many of these full scale sofas. Mostly seen settees with corner/side table attached. Your set is gorgeous as well. I'd love to see my version of the sofa with arms. Never seen one.
EDIT: You said your sofa has arms so now I gather those photos aren't your stash. I'd love a picture of your sofa with arms, Pegboard.
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