Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Tommy Simpson (American, b. 1939)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Materials: wood, upholstery
Dimensions (H, W, D): 43"h, 28"w, 29.5"d; 16.5" seat height
Additional Information: Provenance: Collection of Kenneth Endick & Cynthia Starr, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, thence by descent. The four pieces of Tommy Simpson furniture in this sale are from their residence. The couple were passionate collectors and would often go out of their way to meet and befriend their favorite artists in person. The pieces they collected became central to their home, with some even sparking renovations to better display the art.

About the artist: "While pursuing his MFA in painting at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Tommy Simpson turned to furniture as both a subject matter and a three-dimensional canvas, but never studied the craft formally. He often uses more than one type of wood in each piece of furniture, because he believes that different woods can engage viewers in a multitude of ways. 'The ultimate goal,' Tommy says, 'is to bring the artwork to life, so that the viewer can identify the human spirit behind the work, and experience its poetry.'" (sources: Smithsonian American Art Museum, americanart.si.edu; tommysimpson.art)

very good, wear consistent with age and light use

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