Maria Pergay

comprising two stools and table

Private Collection, Paris
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's New York, June 19, 2007, lot 74
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Design Steel, Societé de Création et de Diffusion de Meubles Contemporains, n.p., ref. 017
Suzannne Demisch, Maria Pergay:  Between Ideas and Design, New York, 2006, pp. 31 and 143
Suzanne Demisch and Stephane Danant, Maria Pergay:  Complete Works 1957-2010, Bologna, Italy, 2011, pp. 123-124

Overall in very good condition. the table with some minor surface scratches consistent with gentle use. One of the triangular shaped metal and wooden shelf elements present not affixed to the frame. This would benefit from restoration, but does not impact the functionality or appearance of the work. Each of the seat cushions with possible later upholstery executed in a manner and material consistent with the original design. With some hallow surface scratches, which do not perforate the complete leather surface, and with some minor soiling from gentle use. The stools with castors. An elegant and highly sculptural design when viewed in person.
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