Overview
This is a low-profile, 'statement' lounge chair that blends the geometric rigor of modernism with the plush luxury of Hollywood Regency style.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
This is a low-profile, 'statement' lounge chair that blends the geometric rigor of modernism with the plush luxury of Hollywood Regency style.
Story
The 1960s saw a radical shift in interior design where furniture began to 'hug the floor,' moving away from the spindly legs of the early atomic age toward a more grounded, lounge-heavy aesthetic.
Maker / Origin
While the specific manufacturer is not identified by a visible tag, the silhouette is heavily influenced by the work of Milo Baughman and Edward Wormley.
Condition & Value
The velvet appears to be in very good condition with some minor 'bruising' or pile crushing on the seat, which is natural for this material. There are no visible tears or significant fading in the photos. Maintaining the pile with a soft brush will help preserve its market value.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375