Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Lounge & Ottomans Set, 1950

Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Lounge& Ottomans Set Can be used as Two Chaises– Beta Blue Holly Hunt Fabric, 1950

Composed of four modular pieces, ” when fully arranged but can also be configured as a settee with 2 ottoman or two chaises.

This sculptural design is evocative of classic mid-century California glamour-pictured a young Norma Jeane modeling poolside in Beverly Hills on a Sandfort Ottoman.

Design & Materials:

Painted aluminum frame with updated internal spring platform

Upholstered in Holly Hunt’s “Birds of Paradise in Beta Blue” — part of The Great Outdoors collection, a 100% solution-dyed Sunbrella yarn fabric

Fabric details: Stain-repellent finish, 50,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs (heavy-duty)

New cushions; springs have been replaced for improved comfort and durability

Dimensions (overall configuration):

Width: 52" total (26" per section)

Height: 30.5"

Depth: 34" Chair  68" extended as Chaise

Seat Height: 17.5"

Condition:

Structurally sound with scratches throughout finish wear consistent with age and outdoor use. Freshly reupholstered cushions and replaced spring seating platform.

About the Designer:

Richard L. Sandfort, Inc. was a niche California furniture maker known for quality outdoor furnishings that blended function with laid-back elegance. Their aluminum-framed pieces were favored in upscale mid-century residential settings, especially in Southern California’s luxury enclaves.