Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Button Back Arm Chair

This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned for assimilating classical influences into silhouettes that were distilled and inarguably modern. This armchair is a stunning testament to his practice- containing all of the aspects that discerning collectors of his design objects (and afficionados of the period) adore. The arm chair offers a finely articulated hand rubbed walnut frame that traces the back cushion; button detailing on the front; and geometric upholstered sides from which the walnut arms emerge before descending at a right angle, where they meets the chair's apron and then continue their journey, transforming into the front legs. The hind legs are dynamically arched, apparently poised to leap, while the front legs gently turn at their nadir- two quintessential, and instantly recognizable elements of Robsjohn Gibbing's practice. The chair has been newly reupholstered in horizontally striated flaxen fabric that welted on the edges. With its beautiful attention to detail and clean modernist lines, this chair would be a winning addition to any style of interior from traditional to contemporary. It has been newly restored to mint condition.

American, circa 1950

Dimensions:

Height: 31.5 in. (80.01 cm) x Width: 26 in. (66.04 cm) x Depth: 31 in. (78.74 cm)

Seat Height: 21 in. (53.34 cm)

Creator: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (Designer)

Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Fabric, Walnut

Place of Origin: United States

Period: 1950-1959

Date of Manufacture: circa 1950

Condition: Excellent, Reupholstered.

Reference Number: LU793429284752