Title: Mid-Century Modern Patinaed Bentwood Lounge Chair / Armchair in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, c. 1950s
About: Introducing a splendid vintage armchair designed in the manner of Lawrence Peabody's iconic dining chairs. Featuring a bentwood frame, similar to those of Thonet's now iconic bentwood catalogue, this chair's only marking was a tag dated "05/31/1958" and was likely produced by a small furniture maker or built as a custom set. Left in it's original condition the frame consists of solid birch wood, gently bent at the leg mid-points creating an elegant hourglass shape. The original tobacco-toned vinyl upholstery, nailed by hand into the frame, shows the wear of something once loved and utilized yet has withstood the test of time. Both the upholstery and birchwood retain character-rich patina throughout creating an altogether alluring chair that captures the eye and attention in any room it inhabits.
Simultaneously comfortable and minimalist this armchair is perfect behind a desk or as a stand alone accent chair this piece can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Industrial to Space Age and everything in between. Seemingly the organic amalgamation of both Peabody and Thonet design elements this 50's era, hand-made chair is a testament to Mid-Century American craftsmanship. Buy it as is, or have us re-store or re-upholster this chair in a fabric of your choosing. Either way, make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: United States of America
Proof: Ample Provenance - Industry Consensus
Period: 1950s
Material: Birch | Vinyl
State: As-Is (Patinaed)
Condition Details: This alluring bentwood chair is in 100% original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection! The solid birch frame and legs show minor patina throughout (IE nicks, scratches, finish fade etc.) and can be seen in the detail photos provided.
The original leather seat, hand-nailed into the frame, shows minor tears (shown in the detail photos provided) as well as scratches and areas of patina which are shown in detail in the natural light video provided. With that said the seat is in overall very good shape given it's 70 year age and is still weight bearing and comfortable.
As purists we strive to leave our pieces in as original condition as possible. However we do offer full carpentry and upholstery services. If you're interested in these restoration services please reach out prior to checkout to discuss options and pricing.
This enticing bentwood armchair is incredibly comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this armchair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Modern
SKU: AM02790-1
---Dimensions---
Width: 24 in / 60.96 cm
Depth: 22 in / 55.88 cm
Height: 30.75 in / 78.11 cm
Seat Height: 18 in / 45.72 cm
Arm Height: 27 in / 68.58 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.
About: Introducing a splendid vintage armchair designed in the manner of Lawrence Peabody's iconic dining chairs. Featuring a bentwood frame, similar to those of Thonet's now iconic bentwood catalogue, this chair's only marking was a tag dated "05/31/1958" and was likely produced by a small furniture maker or built as a custom set. Left in it's original condition the frame consists of solid birch wood, gently bent at the leg mid-points creating an elegant hourglass shape. The original tobacco-toned vinyl upholstery, nailed by hand into the frame, shows the wear of something once loved and utilized yet has withstood the test of time. Both the upholstery and birchwood retain character-rich patina throughout creating an altogether alluring chair that captures the eye and attention in any room it inhabits.
Simultaneously comfortable and minimalist this armchair is perfect behind a desk or as a stand alone accent chair this piece can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Industrial to Space Age and everything in between. Seemingly the organic amalgamation of both Peabody and Thonet design elements this 50's era, hand-made chair is a testament to Mid-Century American craftsmanship. Buy it as is, or have us re-store or re-upholster this chair in a fabric of your choosing. Either way, make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: United States of America
Proof: Ample Provenance - Industry Consensus
Period: 1950s
Material: Birch | Vinyl
State: As-Is (Patinaed)
Condition Details: This alluring bentwood chair is in 100% original, vintage condition and has aged to perfection! The solid birch frame and legs show minor patina throughout (IE nicks, scratches, finish fade etc.) and can be seen in the detail photos provided.
The original leather seat, hand-nailed into the frame, shows minor tears (shown in the detail photos provided) as well as scratches and areas of patina which are shown in detail in the natural light video provided. With that said the seat is in overall very good shape given it's 70 year age and is still weight bearing and comfortable.
As purists we strive to leave our pieces in as original condition as possible. However we do offer full carpentry and upholstery services. If you're interested in these restoration services please reach out prior to checkout to discuss options and pricing.
This enticing bentwood armchair is incredibly comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this armchair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Modern
SKU: AM02790-1
---Dimensions---
Width: 24 in / 60.96 cm
Depth: 22 in / 55.88 cm
Height: 30.75 in / 78.11 cm
Seat Height: 18 in / 45.72 cm
Arm Height: 27 in / 68.58 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.