$3,318
Ben Thompson "Griggs" Custom Sofa and Chair Upholstery and teak Retailed by Design Research, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1961 Sofa with three-cushion seat and back in natural India Havanna fabric raised on tapered teak legs, matching armchair, ht. 29, 29, wd. 88, 31, dp. 36, 36 in. Note: Ben Thompson when at TAC in 1952-53, designed a home for Mary Griggs on Long Island Sound. This sofa and armchair are so named. Views of the home, photographed by Ezra Stoller, can be seen in Design Research; The Store That Brought Modern Living To American Homes , by Thompson and Lange, p. 103. We are grateful to Jane Thompson of Thompson Design Group for her assistance. Note: Accompanied by a copy of the original receipt to the purchaser. one rod shape leg on chair reglued and has some wood loss.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-06-25
