Ercol Evergreen High-Back Two-Seater Sofa / Settee (Model 835/2 or 913/2).
1. Historical Style & Period
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Item Name / Nomenclature: Ercol Evergreen High-Back Two-Seater Sofa / Settee (Model 835/2 or 913/2).
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Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century (Circa 1970s–1980s).
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Style: Mid-Century Windsor Revival. Designed by Lucian R. Ercolani, blending traditional British Windsor chairmaking with mid-century ergonomic contours and steam-bent wood joinery.
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Function: High-Back Two-Seater Lounge Sofa. Engineered to provide deep, upright lumbar and shoulder support while maintaining a light, open profile suitable for living rooms and formal sitting areas.
2. Key Architectural & Decorative Features
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Steam-Bent Beech Frame: Constructed from solid beech with a dark vintage stain, featuring Ercol's signature steam-bent double-bow back and flowing armrests.
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High Spindle Backrest: Incorporates vertical turned spindles framed within an arched backrest structure designed for high-back comfort.
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Double-Cushion System: Outfitted with thick, tufted high-back cushions and paired dual-seat cushions, lined with traditional Pirelli rubber webbing underneath the seat frame.
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Tapered & Shaped Legs: Supported on turned wooden legs reinforced by cross-braced stretchers for long-term structural stability