Handsome mid-century modern love seat length sofa in black
vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut base in the style of Wormley for
Dunbar or Harvey Probber. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We believe the
black vinyl to be fairly new. The walnut base does have age appropriate little
nicks and dings. Please see photos. Circa 1960s. It is hard to say who designed and produced this fabulously
gorgeous and simple streamline mid-century modern style sofa first. Was is
Edward Wormley for Dunbar? Was it Harvey Probber or Florence Knoll? Or, did
Taylor Chair Company, the maker of this particular love seat, actually make
their rendition first? Does it matter? You will love the lines and materials
used in this two-seat love seat Lawson shape sofa with a tight back and two
loose seat cushions. It is covered in a very nice and natural looking black
faux leather vinyl. So close to the real thing its is hard to tell the
difference. And sets on a walnut parsons’ style base. Simple but very handsome. Taylor Chair Company was founded by Benjamin Fitch in 1816
Bedford, Ohio. He originally made split-bottom chairs in his cabin. In 1841 one
of Mr. Fitch’s employees, William O. Taylor, married Mr. Fitch’s daughter.
William quickly took over active management of the company and by late 1940s
the company became known as W.O. Taylor Factory. After a fire in the original
location the factory moved. In 1871 W.O. Taylor’s son, Vincent A. Taylor, took
the helm and the name was changed to W.O. Taylor and Son as they became an award-winning
company. In 1885 the company incorporated becoming a public company known as
The Taylor Chair Company. Business boomed through the 1920s. Enough so they
were able to survive the great depression. They became extremely busy again in
the 1940s after WWII when they employed the highest number of people in their
history. Again, business boomed in the 1950s and 1960s responding to the
changing market for modern designs and expanding their services to professional
interior designers. At that time The Taylor Chair Co. was recognized as the
oldest manufacturing company in existence in the Western Reserve. In 2006 the
factory once again moved to continue offering the honored tradition established
by Benjamin Fitch of providing chairs/furniture built to last for years, with
good materials, good workmanship, and styles to satisfy customers. Sadly, the
company ceased operation on June 8, 2012. This small-scale sofa will be perfect for so many places in
your home. You need to make it yours. Love Seat Size: § Height – 31 Inches § Width – 54 Inches § Depth – 31.5 Inches § Seat Height – 16.5 Inches § Arm Height – 22 Inches § Inside Seat Width – 48 Inches § Inside Seat Depth – 20.5 Inches § Inside Back Height – 16 Inches § Weight – 89.9 Pounds Each Crated Size: § Height – 37 Inches § Width – 60 Inches § Depth – 38 Inches § Weight – 250 Pounds We ask that the buyer cover freight. Please
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