Ron Seff Mid Century Modern Polished Steel Chrome Rattan Glass Coffee Table 75"

Description

Mid century modern Ron Seff radius leg coffee or cocktail table featuring polished steel / chrome, woven rattan and beveled glass. The perfect blend of styling with modernist lines that compliment bohemian and contemporary interiors.

Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.

Ron Seff (1934-1990) founded his New York City workshop in 1968. Specializing in unsual finishes, he is known for his customization in working with clients to modify his desgns, finishes and sizes. Among its early patrons are legendary designers such as Michael Desantis, Mark Hampton, Robert Metzger, and Karl Springer. In the 70s, Ron Seff collaborated with Karl Springer to fabricate many furnishings for the Karl Springer collection.

The contemporary designs of Ron Sefff were inspired by great Art Deco masters, Bauhaus aesthetics and modern sculptures. Each piece was crafted with uncompromising attention to detail, marked by masterful execution and classic elegance. Ron was credited with reviving the use of shagreen, lacquered goatskin/parchment and straw, which Jean-Michel Frank and Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann popularized in 1920s. He is also known for his distinctive use of metals and other exotic materials; i.e. mother of pearl, bone, rare woods, egg shell, reptile skins and leather.

Condition

Good overall condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, marking, scuffing, rubbing to underside of rattan.

Dimensions

41" x 74.5" x 17"h, surface 15.5"