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‘Beautiful Dreamer’ Chaise Lounge by Ben Seibel, USA 1950s, Rare

$9,800
£7,474.76
€8,511.94
CA$13,771.99
A$15,020.29
CHF 7,956.74
MX$180,071.94
NOK 101,333.45
SEK 92,661.92
DKK 63,592.55

About the Item

A rare ‘Beautiful Dreamer’ chaise lounge designed by Ben Seibel in the 1950s. This lounge has an elongated curved seat and a dramatically angled back stands on four tapered wooden legs with petite ball feet. USA, Lounge reupholstered at some point,,unfortunately has minor tears.(see photos)Classic Modernist design,,ART / SCULPTURE,,, Extremely comfortable. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo ny Ben Seibel (1918-1985) was an American Industrial designer recognized for popularizing sculptural tableware in American homes across the nation. Seibel was born in New Jersey and studied sculpture and painting before pursuing architecture at Columbia University. He left school to serve in WWII and never completed his schooling. After the war, he set up his own studio and began to create his own dinnerware, glassware and tabletop accessories. He eventually created lines for Iroquois China, Roseville Pottery Company and Mikasa. While he is best known for tableware, he also created vases, bookends and even a select line of furniture, including the ‘Beautiful Dreamer.’ DIMENSIONS: 27.5"W x 58"D x 39.25"H; 14.5"Seat Height; 38"Seat Depth; 32"Seat Back Height.
  • Creator:
    Ben Seibel (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 58 in (147.32 cm)Seat Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. MINOR TEARS TO FABRIC.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062434162782

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