Robert Whitley Modern Furniture Discovered by Collectors
Robert Whitley sofa, c.1975, burl wood, walnut, lacquered wood and upholstery, drawer in base, 31 in. h. by 93 in. w. by 40 in. d., $3,750.
Studio furniture designer and craftsman Robert C. Whitley (1924–2020) is not as well-known as some of his contemporary furniture designers, but his designs with unique shapes, attention to detail and high-quality finishes are getting noticed by collectors. A recent Modern Design auction at Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey, had Robert Whitley furniture. Most of the […]