Lot #378: MCM Leather Sofa Canadian Design Prototype

Here is the story behind this fabulous sofa, as told by the original owner, an architect in his own words:

T'was the late 60s when the top tier furniture design team of Muller & Stewart created the Diamond couch...a design based on the "knock-down" furniture concept which was trending at the time. They were personal friends and when l saw their protype they were kind enough to let me buy it. The prototype is unique in that the ends were made from 2 pieces of laminated 3/4" ply which gave it a look/heft suited to it's size... whereas the production model was 1 piece...which looked somewhat under scaled in comparison. Also M&S were proud of the fact that the leather was just as "it came off the cow"...if there was a barbed wire scar...so be it. Couch started off in our Inkerman Street loft until our changing tastes relegated it to storage. Had thought about offering it to ROM or AGO as it has merit as a Canadian Modern design icon. There is no other. This fabulous sofa is in good structural condition and was certainly designed for style and comfort! The cognac leather seat cushions Velcro onto the wood frame. The paint is flaking, the straps need replacing, the leather could use some saddle soap and the cushions are in need of freshening up but trust me, a little bit of love and this will soon become your favourite seat in the house! Please see this terrific sofa on page 3 of the Canadian Homes Magazine 1970 available in lot 3.

Measurements: 80 x 29.5 x 23