{"product_id":"michael-graves-postmodern-sofa-in-birdseye-maple-usa-1980s","title":"Michael Graves Postmodern Sofa in Birdseye Maple, USA 1980s","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_664164283569294772replybody1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_664164283569294772v1m_-5043069554062476685replybody1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_664164283569294772v1m_-5043069554062476685v1m_-261211108514406643replybody1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"m_664164283569294772v1m_-5043069554062476685v1m_-261211108514406643v1replybody1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"qmg10i\" data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural Postmodern Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eA rare and highly sculptural postmodern sofa designed by celebrated American architect and designer Michael Graves during the 1980s. Defined by its architectural silhouette and geometric composition, the piece embodies the playful yet intellectual design language that established Graves as one of the leading figures of the Postmodern Movement.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirdseye Maple, Ebony Inlay, Black Upholstery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"wuj672\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eExceptional Materials and Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eThe sofa features a beautifully figured birdseye maple frame accented with distinctive ebony inlaid details and raised upon ebonized cylindrical feet. The contrast between the warm timber, dark decorative elements, and original black upholstery creates a visually striking composition that remains both sophisticated and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1h4vjf\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eArchitectural Influence in Furniture Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eKnown for bringing architectural principles into furniture and product design, Michael Graves created works that challenged conventional modernism through ornament, symbolism, and bold geometry. This sofa is an exceptional example of his approach, balancing strong structural forms with decorative refinement and visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"8xh88e\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eA Rare Collector's Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eIncreasingly difficult to source, original Michael Graves furniture from the 1980s remains highly sought after by collectors, designers, and enthusiasts of American postmodern design. Its distinctive form, quality materials, and historical significance make it both a functional seating piece and an important collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 82 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 135 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 81 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 37 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood original condition, consistent with age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Important Information\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation - Byron Bay, NSW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please note - International Shipping is not available. 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