Atomic Max Stout 'Paddle Arm' Sofa for High Point Blacksmith Co
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Max Stout is one of the unsung heroes of American mid-century modernism. During the 1950s, Stout designed for a number of North Carolina furniture makers and also a prominent New York distributor. His work is highly memorable and he is considered an originator of the wood-iron-upholstery combination in casual furniture, a style that influenced a number of other more well-known designers.
This atomic style sofa with its striking lines in black iron is a modern masterpiece. The frame has a lightness of form not possible with traditional wooden craftsmanship. Stout describes the sofa in a 1961 interview as having "Iron for durability, plus wood for warmth". It's a rare and collectable example of the progressive and often playful designs produced in post war United States.
References:
/ Interview by Carolyn Knuemann, Furniture Design and Manufacturing, March 1961
/ Max Stout Armchair and Ottoman, Atomic Ranch Magazine, 2021
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
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Atomic Max Stout 'Paddle Arm' Sofa for High Point Blacksmith Co
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
