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Upholstered Barrel Occasional Chairs with Wood Bases, Europe ca 1950s

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Cosy shapes and elegant hues come together to make this pair of occasional chairs a stylish accent piece that cannot go overlooked. Boasting strong curved lines and luxurious upholstery, the chairs’ tactile details add a soft textural element that is essential to a true mid-century European design.

This delightfully eccentric pair is quite simplistic in its design, featuring a combination of a round bodies and slender wooden bases. Like most barrel chairs, this pair has an armless design that brings a contemporary look to a space. Named for the rounded sides and back that resemble a barrel, barrel chairs offer a cosy look and feel and are often overstuffed for comfort. The rotund bodies embrace the sitter comfortably with ample support for the human body. These chairs make the rounds with bodies covered entirely in a textural wool blend fabric. The tight tailoring creates a clean look that allows both the upholstery and the bases to stand out. Mounted on equally striking patinated wood bases with slim lines, the pairing of materials recalls the Nordic aesthetic. The light, soft premium upholstery enhances this impression, and the beautiful colour and patina of the wood bases, while also giving the chairs an elegant appearance.

Barrel chairs are generally considered among the best accent chair types as their unique shapes immediately draw the eye. Simply styled and elegant had always been European mid-century designers’ speciality, and there is no better example than this pair of unique barrel chairs.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The pair has been reupholstered recently in a premium wool blend fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:
27.95 in W x 25.78 in D x 27.75 in H; Seat height 17.71 in
71 cm W x 65.5 cm D x 70.5 cm H; Seat height 45 cm

Shipping:
These chairs will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the items in the gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wool, Wood
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The pair has been reupholstered recently in a premium wool blend fabric.
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	88880026
Incollect Reference #:	560250

Dimensions

W.	27.95 in;	H.	27.76 in;	D.	25.79 in;
W.	71 cm;	H.	70.5 cm;	D.	65.5 cm;

Seat H.	17.72 in;
Seat H.	45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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