Help me identify my modern couch?!!

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Update: Added new pics AND I found a mark. It was a stamp 5 71
 
Purchased from Craigslist. All the seller knew was that her in-laws gave it to her. It seems to be a butcher block style sofa and matching loveseat. It's all solid wood. I couldn't locate any identifying marks. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. I've ruled out university lounge furniture.

Sue Hebert · Answer

It has a Danish look to it to me.

GardenGypsy · Answer

Me tMoo!

Terra Gazelle · Answer

looks like something by Frank Lloyd Wright...

Colleen · Answer

Looks like it could have been a custom piece, only because the side arms appear to be different woods.

Jacie1948 · Answer

did it come from IKEA?

Tudyrunningwater · Answer

looks like a Frank L. Wright, replica

Jennifer G · Answer

Might be a Jerryll Habegger design

Ellie Tait · Answer

I was thinking Jeryll Habegger as well. 
No it didn't come from IKEA
A local store owner gets a california artisan vibe from it. 
Last night I DID find a mark on it. it was stamped 5 71, So I'm thinking it was produed in 1971. I'll upload more photos.

Jeanette S · Answer

This is VERY unique! You are fortunate to have found it and I hope you NEVER get rid of it. For one thing, it is difficult to find a couch where you have loose cushions that can be taken out for re-upholstering...most often you just have to throw it out. They can even add padding to reshape. Lucky find!!!

Terra Gazelle · Answer

Help answer this question...It does look like something that has a Frank Lloyd Wight influence. Definitely mid century look..

Jeanette S · Answer

Now in a den, a log of a couch may be the best because you can stretch out on it and watch a game where these might be more constructive for a guy. But I think I would use them in my office or extra bedroom. If you have a separate living room and could find a couple of mid century pieces to go with this, you could make a stunning room!

Colleen · Answer

Sorry I can't help you. The stamp puzzles me.

Terra Gazelle · Answer

It's like I have two beautiful blown glass bowls..one is a cobalt blue and one a goegeous green..both are large. My husband got them at different times at auctions fore me. I have tried to find out where they were made and just who made them. There are no seams or marks at all.

I guess there will always be a mystery about things like your sofa and my bowls. But we love them and that is reason enough to have them.
If you find out anything, let me know. I think your sofa is really unique.

Katt · Answer

The wood that was used in construting the frame of the couch and love seat are oak. The end grain of the wood appears to be different colors due to the configeration of the wood itself and the way the lumber was cut. The finish on the pieces are very light blond to clear. The style of Frank L. Wright are usually shown in darker stains. The construction of the underseating appears to be from a recent area. The marking of the number indicates that it come out of some type of factury assemble. Although it could be from a small company. I onced worked in a shope with 8 people. We made high end garden furniture that was sold to interior desiginers. Most important, you like them,. Enjoy them, they are unique! Hope I didn't bore you.

Kristi Falcone · Answer

Maybe a custom-made Amish piece.  Check some online images of shapes of sofas, loveseats in Amish and Mission styles...

Frances S · Answer

It's from the 70's

Robin James · Answer

custom couch, industrial style. Make up a name, looks like it was made for commerical use, i.e. student's

Barbara Turner · Answer

Looks like a F.L.Wright imitation for sure. Mortise and tennon joinery indicates it's probably from the 40's -50's and the coloring age of the wood. Love the inlays.

Joan Smith · Answer

I love this. I think it's great.

Kathleen · Answer

I had this same couch. Early 80's. Not F.L. Wright or Jeryll Habegge or Amish, not custom. End pieces come off as do the spring base and back. Was designed for easy moving also easy recovering. It is very sturdy. Unfortunately, I am unable to remember the manufacturer.

Ellie Tait · Answer

OMG! That's AMAZING! Do you remember where you got it at least? I ididn't think it came apart at all! 
What did you pay for it, if you don't mind my asking?

Kathleen · Answer

For some reason, I'm getting a blank on the details. I live in Houston so it came from a store in the area; not a standard furniture store or a department store, though. It seems like it was around $800-$900 at the time - not cheap and I really liked the durability for my young family and that I could sew replacement covers for it myself. I do remember stubbing my toes on the ends so many times and that oak doesn't give a bit!

Ellie Tait · Answer

Time has come to part with them :( If any of you happen to be in Arizona, and are interested in giving this set a new home, we will be posting it on Ebay for local pickup. Thanks for your help and comments hope you don't mind if I use some of them in the listing. Also check out the new pictures after a cleaning with a mild soap and a rubdown with Lemon oil. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111288430376

Ellie Tait · Answer

I can let them go. :) We're keeping them. I'm just going to add some furniture legs so that my 6'3 husband can sit more comfortably. :) I'll be searching this site for ideas.

Suzanne · Answer

Ellie, I have the exact same sofa!!! I understand this post was 5 years ago however I have just inherited my grandmothers set. Sofa (3 seats) Loveseat (2) and a single armchair. I have been online looking and looking and came across this post. I have no idea where they got it either! I have seen Jerry Habegger's sofa designs and they do look very similar. I will upload some of my photos. I am trying to recover the cushions, currently they are covered in a hideous 70's Herculon Plaid Fabric. Do you still have yours?

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