A pair of ‘Sled’ lounge chairs by Ward Bennett Victoria Tudor, Specialist, Design
‘Ward Bennet is a fabulous American designer who also had an interesting career trajectory. He started working in the Garment District of New York City, and eventually pursued art and furniture design after studying at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. From costume design to furnishing, it’s a fascinating arc when you consider the chair as similar to the person, how you can create structure and ornamentation in drape and cover with varying levels of success.
Ward Bennett (1918-2003), Pair of ‘Sled’ lounge chairs, 1966. Chrome-plated steel, wicker, bamboo, suede upholstery. 30¼ x 28½ x 27 in (77 x 72.5 x 69 cm) (each). Estimate: $4,000-6,000. Offered in Modern Collector from 25 February to 11 March 2025 at Christie’s Online
‘Here, the structure of the chair supports and the bamboo wrapped armrests evoke the winter pastime of sledding. I love the aspect of bringing together both structure and comfort into your living space as he does here with these deep seats and suede cushions. At the time, Bennett was designing a lot of furnishings for businesses and offices, but was also interested in the home. We see an industrial design in this creation, yet one that is also inviting for a private setting.’ [Source : Christie’s]
You can now own a Ward Bennett designed appartment – 700 Park Avenue.
THIS MID CENTURY MODERN CLASSIC DESIGNED BY WARD BENNETT CAN NOW BE YOURS.
The sale of this fabulous Six Room apartment includes a separate Guest Suite offering a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. This exceptional home is replete with the luxury of Pre War style amenities including oversized rooms with magnificent New York Skyline and East 69th St Limestone Mansion Views, HIGH CEILINGS, WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, and a SOLARIUM enclosed sitting room. This home is the perfect place to showcase your art collection. Special features include, original black slate tile entry and living room flooring, a sliding wall for exhibiting art work while closing off the formal dining room before serving dinner at your soon to be dinner parties. The open LIVING ROOM – DINING ROOM spans over 55 ft offering great entertaining space. The PRIMARY BEDROOM suite is a one of a kind design incorporating the bedroom with the solarium style sitting room, bringing in exceptional views and light. The Second Bedroom, currently a home office, offers ample space and tranquil northern views with en-suite bath. Nothing on Park Avenue would be complete without a BUTLERS PANTRY with LAUNDRY, a beautiful and efficient WINDOWED KITCHEN with excellent cabinet and counter space. The THIRD BEDROOM has open northern views and an en-suite bath. [Read More]
