ITEM# 3903
Walker Weed Modern Studio Movement American Walnut sofa

Walker Weed Modern studio furniture movement couch. "Walker Weed worked with Georg Nakashima. Walker Weed made beautiful hand made furniture from black walnut in the 1940 to 1950 period. This studio couch measures 25 and one half inches high,84 inches long,seat 26 inches deep which vases back to 31 inches,and the back single board is 11 and three quarters inches. Modern movement American Walnut couch. "The studio furniture story begins with Wharton Esherick of Pennsylvania, universally acknowledged as the founder of the movement. In 1940 his table and chairs were seen by millions of people in the “America at Home” display at the New York World’s Fair, bringing studio furniture to the attention of a wide audience for the first time. Esherick, along with George Nakashima, Sam Maloof, Walker Weed, and other early makers of the 1940s and 1950s, was enthralled by the qualities of wood and produced graceful, beautifully crafted furniture in a modern mode.This excerpt taken from "The Maker's Hand: American Studio Furniture 1940-1990 The evolution of innovative and artistic furniture design. November 12, 2003 - February 8, 2003 Torf Gallery By Gerald W. R. Ward. Walker started building furniture in 1948 and later taught furniture making at Dartmouth College and early members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Signed lower back left.

Thank you for your quick reply. I am really shocked at the price. I knew many people here wanted it, but probably figured I didn't know what I had and they wanted to buy it for nothing. I am glad I held on to it.
Thanks again!
- Ann N