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Converso Scavenger: Vintage Seating in Technicolor

2008-06-11-greencoverso.jpgSince putting together our post about the Color Forecast for 2009, we seem to be running into brights everywhere. Case in point: these 4 vintage pieces from classic design heavy hitters upholstered in technicolor - from Chicago's own Converso.

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Above the Jump: Florence Knoll Settee: by Knoll, 1960. Reupholstered to exact specs in Spinneybeck leather. $8500.


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Pair of Verner Panton Nova 113T Chairs: by Fritz Hansen, 1971. Original upholstery. $3,500.


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Hugh Acton Sofa: 1960. Restoration guided by original creator in Knoll wool fabric and vinyl. $9500.

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Eero Saarinen Womb Chair
: Early model, 1950. Restored in Spinneybeck leather. $4200.

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is there a place to buy a sofa like the top one but, uh, cheaper? maybe black suede?

Cheers,
M

posted by Matt. M on June 12th 2008 at 5:39pm
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now those are hot. a little on the expensive side, but hot nonetheless.

posted by loislane on June 15th 2008 at 4:58pm
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