Description
Mid 20th century two-seat sofa made in Denmark by Stouby. The seat, backrest and armrest cushions are upholstered in tan leather. The frame of the sofa is made from light beech wood, with slatted beech wood sides.
About Stouby:
Stouby was founded by Marius J. Blirup in 1902, in the small Danish village of Stouby. The company began to gain traction and Marius Blirup quickly established himself as a frequent exhibitor at “Købestævne” – the renowned international exhibition of the time. In 1944 his Son in law Børge Hansen took over and the family business continued. The company grew, and Stouby furniture was exported all over the world. In 1965 The New York Times praised Stouby’s chair no.13 for its sublime functionality and not least the exclusive design. In 1976 the company was sold by the family but remained in the same factory. In 1981 when the old factory was no longer large enough to accommodate the company and they moved to a bigger factory in Løsning, Denmark.
Condition:
Good original condition – with some signs of wear to the the leather. The leather is worn in and has some creases which have formed over time. There are also slight variations in the colour caused by natural fading etc.
Dimensions:
H. 75cm W. 148cm D. 79cm SH. 45cm
Ref. 42K