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Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chair in Italian Bouclé and Saddle Brown Leather

Creator: Ernst Schwadron
Offered by: Object Refinery

Description
Ernst Schwadron initiated his career in his home country of Austria in the 1920s, quickly gaining popularity and a following of affluent patrons who would commission him for their homes and their interiors. He would later move to New York where he partnered with Rena Rosenthal and her namesake interior design company. This rarely seen chair is a result of such collaboration, it embodies the essence of 1930s Austrian Modernism of which Schwadron was considered a master.

The Object Refinery team was very much inspired by the chair’s voluptuous form in our selection of new materials to honor the design. We took the chair right down to its frame for restoration and installed new interior fill. We selected a plush Italian cotton bouclé in Ivory for the primary material which is delightfully soft to the touch. To contrast, we selected Italian leather in Saddle Brown for the chair’s piping and button tufts.

This fully restored piece of Ernst Schwadron Austrian design embraces you as you sit, a plush seat and soft back make for comfort one will not want to leave. This would be the perfect chair for a reading nook, an intimate space, or perhaps a bedroom. Wherever it’s placed, Schwadron’s chair is sure to be a subtle focal of the room.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Italian Bouclé in Ivory and Saddle Brown Leather
Condition:	Good. New restoration by Object Refinery
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Incollect Reference #:	684278

Dimensions

W.	30 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	31 in;
W.	76.2 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	78.74 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Stories exist in many forms, we see them in objects. The aesthetic of those before us is passed down through their surviving creations. These are the objects we search for; to preserve, refine, & continue the story. Object Refinery combines design obsession, fine craftsmanship, and a love for history in our worldwide search for objects. Based in Connecticut, USA; we partner with a network of local artisans to restore and refine our findings before passing them on to the next collector.