LOCATION– Lidcombe, SYDNEY but can be delivered Australia-wide for a reasonable additional fee.
NOTE- this listing price is for the 2-SEATER sofa only- the matching 3.5-seater sofa and single-seater chair is priced SEPARATELY. (The 3.5-seater is an additional $1,895- if you purchase this FULL 3-piece suite!) We’ve priced this suite to SELL- the previous suite that I had in this design (which was about 3 years ago) sold for this price but the upholstery was wrecked and the back cushions were not even there. THIS SUITE PRESENTS VERY WELL AS IS AND CERTAINLY DOES NOT NEED RE-UPHOLSTERY plus all the original cushioning is there. This original cushioning is now over 26 years old and is S UPERIOR- it is ALL holding it’s shape perfectly- no flattening or degradation to the cushioning at all!
Priority will be given to someone who wants to buy all three pieces but we would consider offers for a single piece (or two of the pieces if you don’t want to buy the full suite on offer. An offer for the 3.5-seater sofa without the other pieces would need to be a decent amount higher than $1,895. (The $1,895 price is if you buy the FULL SUITE!) Call 0412 757 348 to discuss if you don’t want the full suite.
Background Info and Provenance
A 2-seater “Astor” sofa retailed by Coco Republic (an Australian company) about 26 years ago for $4,000… to be completely accurate the suite was stocked by Town & Country. (The value of $4,000 was from the late-1990’s- these days with inflation, $4,000 would now be worth $7,867 !). Town & Country re-branded to become Coco Republic about 15 years ago. At the price it sold for back then there are very few of these around. I love the mix of earthiness and chic designer. The oak timber and cane inserts gives it a natural, earthy look but the stunning curves create a dynamic design that’s certainly noticed but is not harsh and clinical like most designer furniture these days.
Because this suite was stocked by Coco Republic the quality is assured- it’s extremely solid furniture made BY HAND in the USA and crafted to last generations. I sold another suite like this some years ago (it sold in 2 days) and that suite had labels underneath that read, made by Southern Furniture Company of North Carolina, USA. (This suite does not have any labels- most in this design don’t.) Coco Republic scouts the world for the best furniture design and craftsmanship. Southern Furniture Company began over 130 years ago and is regarded an international industry leader. The owner of the company served as President of the American Furniture Manufacturer’s Association in the mid-1990’s which was when this design was created. This design has been one of Coco Republic’s most-heralded.
The SOLID OAK frame construction is stunning but also solid, HEAVY and durable. This suite is about 24 years old (and has had everyday use). The suite was recently re-upholstered in a top-quality linen- the upholstery is thick and very hardy. (The owners paid a lot of money to get it fully re-upholstered about 7 years ago. This suite has had everyday since it was reupholstered. My vendor unzipped the covers, soaked them, put them through the gentle cycle of the washing machine and returned the covers whilst still damp to prevent shrinkage. The upholstery presents extremely well and is fresh and clean. The seat cushions and back cushions are separate to the frame AND FULLY REVERSIBLE which makes the suite very practical. When the covers get a bit grubby simply flip them over or unzip them and soak / machine-wash them again. (Always return them to the cushions whilst damp to prevent shrinkage). Re-upholstery of the cushions is also dead-easy making the whole suite a smart choice for families with young children or in any heavy-use situation. (The upholstery on the frame should never need to be re-done again- this upholstery doesn’t really get touched and it’s neutral so would be fine even if you choose a different fabric next time. Durability, handcrafted construction, stunning looks but comfort hasn’t been compromised.
The cushions are plush and soft so this suite is nice to sink into. The seat cushions are a bit firmer providing support but also the right degree of springiness. Under the cushion is a metal seat spring-system. This is not only a sign of quality but provides the highest comfort in a seat (and it’s a LOT more durable than normal strapping).
This full suite retailed for about $13,000 about 26 years ago and is set to become a future antique. Like Parker, Rosando Bros and Zoureff shine above the pack today so too will some of Coco Republic selections in 50 years from now.
Trends come and go but when furniture built 26 years ago still stands out, it has come to supersede trends. And, when a lounge suite looks like this after 24 years of use, you’re guaranteed of the quality you’ll be getting. (These frames and cushions were made to last GENERATIONS- they’re a LOT more solid and durable than a Parker lounge frame.) There are very few better ways to invest in your home and reduce landfill.
NOTE- This listing price is for the 2 seater SOFA only.
This 2-seater sofa is about 26 years old and in excellent condition for its age. The construction qualities are brilliant- very solid and sturdy. There is NO movement in any joint, NO repairs, NO structural defects, NO cracks, NO splits- nothing of the sort. Cosmetically the frame presents extremely well. The timber shows minor signs of use- NO abuse, NO misuse. Under the curved cane sections is solid timber which means the cane is fully supported and can’t be pushed in or damaged. (Unlike virtually all the furniture that’s out there that looks similar to this.) The 3.5 seater sofa has a sliver of timber that chipped off close to the floor (on the piece of timber that runs across the front). This area is near the floor and is in shadow so this is never noticed (and obviously doesn't effect the sofa at all). The dust-cover underneath that sofa was also ripped- I just cut off the bit that was hanging down. I often just rip the entire dust-cover off the bottom of vintage sofas as this fabric breaks easily and doesn't really serve any purpose. It's under the sofa and never noticed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The upholstery is in great condition for fabric that's been used for about 7 years. The full suite was re-upholstered about 7 years ago in a high-quality LINEN. The vendors paid big $ to have this redone. This newer upholstery is holding up extremely well to use. It's top-quality and there's no real signs of wear at all. It is NOT worn or tattered ... but being white it is not in perfect condition- there's nothing that draws your eye though. Just light signs of use. The fabric on the back of each piece and along the front edge is a little discoloured but is in pretty good condition overall. If the backs are not up against a wall you could steam-clean these sections but they're pretty good anyway. The cushion covers have just been washed and the lounge has not been used since then. The linen covers will soften with use and sit better on the cushions over time. Or get a second set of hands to move the covers to the corners of cushions. Use the Magnifying Tool to enlarge each image- then click on the enlarged image to Super-size it. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A few small pieces of cane are broken but this is not noticed and won't get any worse. THE CANE IS TIGHT AND SUPPORTED UNDERNEATH BY SOLID TIMBER- the cane can't be pushed in and is purely decorative. The broken strands are in a few spots on the inside of the armrest section under the cushion and in a few tiny spots on the outside. I've done a close-up of one broken strand in one of the photos. As shown, it is not noticeable. Click on the magnifying tool to get the photo to cover the full screen- click on the image again to supersize the image. Then scroll over the areas you want to look at closely. There are NO signs of use that draw your eye. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The inner cushioning for the seat cushions are all excellent. The springs under the seats are all in brilliant condition. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Measurements. SAME AS THE PREVIOUS SUITE WE HAD. 3.5-SEATER SOFA: Across- 219cm. Depth- 87cm. Total Height- 72.5cm. (64cm height if the cushions are sitting flat.) Seat Height- 41cm. 2-SEATER SOFA. Across- 160cm. Depth- 87cm. Total Height- 72.5cm. ARMCHAIR: Across- 111cm. Depth- 87cm. Total Height- 72.5cm. FOR FREIGHT- height is 64cm because the back cushion can sit flat along the seats of all 3 pieces. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The pair of chairs are priced SEPARATELY. The condition of the pair of chairs is exactly the same as the 3.5-seater sofa. Consult the description above. One of the chairs also has a few broken strands cane on the inside of one armrest. Again, shown in our photos and again it's only noticed if you're really looking for it. The cane is tight and supported by solid timber underneath. Super-size the images by clicking on the Magnifying Tool. Click on the image again to make it even bigger- then scroll over the areas you want to look at very close-up. The suite is clearly depicted in our photos. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The single-seaters measure- 111cm Across. 87cm Deep. 65cm Timber Height. (Total height is about 72.5cm).
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