Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen (1907–1978 and 1910-1961)

Comprising three cabinets and a bench; mahogany veneer; produced by Red Lion Furniture Company, Red Lion, PA; circa 1941

Eliot F. Noyes, "Organic Designs in Home Furnishings," exh. cat., Museum of Modern Art, New York, September 24-November 9, 1941, pp. 26-29

Overall good condition. The wood surfaces of the three modular cabinet units and bench with surface scratches, abrasions, dents, traces of house paint, and areas of wear, discoloration, water damage and surface soiling throughout, consistent with age and use. The small cabinet with open compartment with a small chip to the veneer along the edge near the proper left back corner of the top measuring approximately 1/4 inch wide. The same cabinet with some minor losses to the veneer along the interior edge of the proper right side. The other small cabinet with drawers with small losses to the veneer on the proper left and right back corners of the top and along the back edge. One of the larger drawers of the same cabinet with a loss to the veneer adjacent to the drawer pull measuring approximately 1 1/2 inch wide. One of the smaller drawers with ink marks to the interior. The large cabinet with a small chip to the proper left back corner measuring approximately 2 inches wide. The interior of one of the smaller drawers of this cabinet is divided into sections. The bench with separation to the veneer on the bottom edge of the seat running the length of the bench on one side; the other side with sections were the veneer is separating slightly. Each of the top and bottom corners of the seat with small losses and wear to the veneer. A very functional and versatile piece that can be set up in a number of different configurations. For further details on this lot, please contact Sotheby’s Design Department: 212-606-7170.
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