Rare Horrix Brothers Lounge Chair in Velvet The Netherlands Mid 19th Century

Rare Horrix Brothers Lounge Chair in Olive Green Velvet The Netherlands Mid 19th Century

A rare lounge chair of exceptional quality by Horrix Brothers, upholstered in a rich olive green velvet. The Hague, the Netherlands, mid 19th century.

Not often do we find a chair this beautiful and historically interesting. This lounge chair is not only very beautiful, but also was made by the single most important furniture maker of the Netherlands in the 19th century. Horrix is famous for creating pieces for various royal palaces and other important buildings. Most notably, they designed and built the royal throne used during the coronation of King William III, now preserved in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Our Horrix brothers lounge chair shows a sculptural silhouette with an unusually high reclining backrest and the deep tufted olive green velvet upholstery gives the chair a majestic and inviting appearance. The velvet accentuates the deep tufting and subtle contours of the frame, creating a play of light and shadow across the surface. A very inviting and stylish lounge chair that possesses both visual presence and comfort.

Indeed a scarce surviving example from one of the Netherlands' most respected furniture-making dynasties.

Comes in a very good condition with only minor signs of wear due to age and use.

About the Horrix brothers

The Horrix firm traces its origins to the eighteenth century, when cabinetmaker Matthijs Horrix established his workshop in The Hague. Under later generations, particularly brothers Matthieu and Willem Horrix, the company grew into one of the largest and most influential furniture manufacturers in the Netherlands. The company became known for exceptionally high standards of craftsmanship. Horrix supplied furniture and complete interiors to members of the royal house of Orange and furnished numerous prestigious institutions and residences, including royal palaces.

About ORNAMENTUM

ORNAMENTUM - where we find perfection in imperfection, love a good patina and are always on the lookout for wonderful and unique pieces both vintage and antique. We are based in Tilburg, The Netherlands.