Designed as part of the Ruspan Originals residence furniture lines, the Lounge Chair with Arms is a seat devised byRussell Spannerin 1950 for Gus* Modern.
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The Lounge Chair with Arms: a Classic of Canadian Modern Design
Originally created in1950byRussell Spanner,Lounge Chair with Armshas become a classic ofCanadian Mid-Century Modern furniture design. It givesmodernisma particular twist by interpreting its features with an industrial edge.
The design is inspired by simple forms and honest materials. As a result, the chair looks clean, elegant and versatile, with awoven-web seatmade of 100% cotton strapping and asolid birch framewithcurved plywood components.
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The Decision to Reprise Production by Staying True to the Original
After being out of production for more than 50 years,Gus*, in collaboration with the Spanner family, worked torevive this iconic chair, carefully matching the construction, materials, and design details to stay true to the original in every way. The seat is realized inwoven strapping, and the frame is insolid birchwithexposed boltsandfinger-joint details. Like the original, the Lounge Chair with Arms is built inTorontoand available in a variety of finishes.
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Data Sheet
- Designer:Russell Spanner;
- Year of Design:1950;
- Manufacturers:Gus* Modern;
- Provenance:Toronto, Canada;
- Materials:birch, fabric (100% cotton), solid birch and curved birch plywood.
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Info sources:
https://gusmodern.com/products/spanner-lounge-chair-with-arms
https://www.lumens.com/spanner-lounge-chair-with-arms-by-gus-modern-uu564742.html
https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/whats-online/web-exhibits/space-age-furniture-lands-in-toronto/