267/1998-3

Collection

Furniture

Brief description

Sofa, fully upholstered in 'Atlantic' fabric, part of a three-piece suite manufactured by the Buoyant Patent Upholstery Co. Ltd., Nottingham, 1930-1940.

Object name

sofa

Object number

267/1998-3

Production organisation

Buoyant Upholstery Co Ltd (manufacturer)

Production date

1930-1940 (manufactured)

Production place

Nottingham (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

wood
metal
fabric
cotton

Technique

upholstered

Physical description

This is a three-seater sofa which forms part of a three piece suite. It is upholstered in 'Atlantic' pattern cotton fabric with textured weave. The fabric design features a half drop diagonal repeat in greens, brown and beige in an organic abstract pattern. The arms and back are rounded. It is on 4 castors all of which are replacements. There are metal and cotton labels on the base at the front. The metal label has gold letters printed on black 'BUOYANT PATENT / UPHOLSTERY CO LTD / SANDIACRE / NOTTINGHAM'. The white cotton label is printed with black letters with the fabric design name 'Altlantic'.

Dimensions

Height: 73cm
Width: 171cm
Depth: 97cm

Website keywords

seating
living room furniture