Description
SOLD IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS IT WAS LISTED (June 2021).
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This listing is for Tessa T8 Leather Chaise Lounger / Relaxation Sofa. The vintage T8 chairs without armrests, are also rare and are listed separately.
This suite is being SOLD UNDER CONSIGNMENT by a regular iNVISeDGE seller in ADELAIDE, South Australia.
Background Info and Provenance
(Written in 2021)
Fred Lowen designed the T8 range of lounge furniture for Tessa in 1976; it remained in production until the mid-1980s. It was based on the Norwegian designers of the 1960’s and 70’s, with gorgeous minimalist curves, and rich full-grain leather.
This piece was made in AUSTRALIA. It has exceptional comfort with great back support and plushness- the minimalist look is also stunning plus there’s outstanding durability to top off this very astute investment opportunity. Just imagine lying on this reading a book, working on your laptop at home or having that sneaky afternoon power-nap! Whether in a library, a sunroom or a loungeroom, the relaxing comfort and minimalist design makes this a piece of furniture that will be used and loved for years to come.
This suite is upholstered in FULL-GRAIN vintage leather and has just been professionally cleaned and conditioned. Unlike the inferior THIN modern-day Top-Grain leather which deteriorates within 10-20 years, FULL-GRAIN leather is the best leather you can get (and the only leather you want). And this is where the investment appeal lies- anyone who knows Tessa furniture knows that VINTAGE Tessa full-grain leather suites are highly desirable- prices are continuing to rise due to the recent demand for quality, long-lasting and stylish furniture during COVID-lockdowns.
After a 50-year stint in the Australian Marketplace, making virtually all their furniture in AUSTRALIA, Tessa Furniture closed their doors in 2019. Unfortunately, many Australian businesses are no longer able to compete with cheap inferior imports. Tessa designs are so well-made that vintage second-hand pieces ended up becoming more sought-after than new Tessa Furniture. The investment appeal here is a no-brainer. These T8 loungers are RARE! And since COVID-19 lockdowns the T8 lounger in particular has become highly sought-after. In 20 years of trading, I’ve had only ONE other and that was way back in 2006! The T8 lounger had a very limited production run. It first came into existence in the late-1970’s and to my knowledge Tessa stopped making them in the very-early 1980’s.
This lounger will last you the long haul- it has already survived over 40 years and is still in exceptional condition! And this is what we love about selling designs such as this- this piece has only needed a minor clean-up only. Now it’s ready to be enjoyed by the next generation. This furniture follows our belief of conscious consuming and is perfect for those who are committed to making purchasing decisions that have a sustainable economic, and environmental impact.
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