Mid Century Modern Furniture
Timed Online Auction, 31 August - 19 September 2023
Session 1
Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
About this Item
Maastricht, The Netherlands
A Theo Ruth 'Model 162' two-seater sofa, designed 1950s, for Artifort, Netherlands
with metal frame and legs, re-upholstered in grey and blue fabric, 76cm high, 147cm wide, 77cm deep
Notes
A rare and sought after model by Dutch furniture designer and architect Theo Ruth. He was Dutch furniture manufacturer Artifort's first permanent designer and played a significant role in the Functionalist movement, creating iconic pieces for the living room that blend comfort with economy of form.
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