Don Albinson
Compact Sofa, Model S-73

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Compact Sofa, Model S-73
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DesignerAmerican, 1915–2008
DesignerAmerican, born 1923
DesignerAmerican, 1907–1993
DesignerAmerican, 1907–1978
DesignerAmerican, 1913–1988
ManufacturerAmerican, established 1923
ManufacturerAmerican
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Compact Sofa, Model S-73
  • Upholstered with "Jacob's Coat" textile
DateSofa designed 1954, manufactured 1960–1969; upholstery designed 1955, manufactured 1960–1969
PlaceLos Angeles, California, United States
PlaceZeeland, Michigan, United States
MediumChromed steel, wire, urethane foam, and wool and nylon upholstery
Dimensions35 × 72 × 32 in. (88.9 × 182.9 × 81.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Karen Hyatt and John Sandry
Object number99.242
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
Provenance[Bluebird Circle Resale Shop, Houston, 1997]; purchased by Karen Hyatt and John Sandry; given to MFAH, 1999.
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