A scarcely seen three seater leather sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Knoll International.
Featuring minimalistic solid timber frame with original leather cushions. The base of the fame is fully sprung making the sofa very comfortable. The framework can be taken apart fairly easily which is very practical for transportation and maneuvering.
The timber frame has been professionally re-sprayed in an off white to match the original paint colour. The cushions have all been cleaned and polished with leather restorer, they are in great condition with a lovely patina, they do have some polished in marks as to be expected. There is one loop spring missing but this doesn't effect the comfort of the sofa in anyway.
The sofa comes with great provenance having been originally purchased and owned by Anthony Haden Guest a British-American writer, reporter, cartoonist, art critic, poet, and socialite who lives in New York and London, who is said to be the inspiration for the Peter Fallow character in the Tom Wolfe novel 'The Bonfire of the Vanities'. The sofa was purchased alongside other items belonging to Guest that had been in storage for a number of years and still had the removal companies item labels present detailing his name.
Dimensions:
Total Length of sofa: 212cm
Total Depth of sofa: 76cm
Total Height of sofa: 65cm
Depth of seating area: 55cm
Length of seating area: 174cm
Height to seat: 35cm
A very iconic and collectible sofa, in excellent restored condition
Furniture Delivery Service
- Specialist courier: items are fully insured & handled with care by our tried and trusted couriers.
- Delivery charge varies by location, size and weight - automatically applied at checkout.
- Timescales: Usually within 10 working days. Scotland & farther afield may take longer.
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Our restoration process
Preparation
We carefully assess every piece, identifying any damage, repairs or replacement parts it may need. Drawers may need new runners, handles can be missing or damaged, and joints may require repair or reinforcement. We look beyond the surface to uncover hidden defects, ensuring each piece is restored to work as it was originally intended.
Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, we know that the right restoration techniques can make all the difference. It’s a delicate process that takes patience, skill and attention to detail — one we’ve taken the time to perfect. Each piece is carefully and sensitively restored, preserving its original character and charm while giving it a new lease of life.
Finishing
Finally, we add the finishing touches — whether that’s painting, oiling or sealing, fitting new handles, hinges or catches, or simply giving the piece a final clean and polish. We make sure every piece is ready for modern living, giving it a new lease of life and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to be loved for generations to come.
Before and after
Each piece is carefully and sympathetically restored to preserve the character, charm and beautiful details that make it unique. The result is a truly individual piece of furniture, thoughtfully restored for
modern living and ready to bring warmth, personality and timeless style to your home for years to come.
