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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Rare sofa, from the Neiman-Marcus Building, Dallas, Texas
circa 1939
Fabric, painted wood.
33 x 91 x 29 in. (83.8 x 231.1 x 73.7 cm)
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In December 1964 a major fire nearly destroyed the now-landmarked Neiman-Marcus Building at 1618 Main Street in Dallas, Texas. British-born designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings had redesigned the flagship circa 1941. Alma Shon, a packaging designer at Neiman-Marcus, purchased the undamaged present lot at the sale of the building’s furnishings shortly after the fire.