Rare Mid-Century Modern Cane-Backed Armchair in Walnut & Bouclé Attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture (New World Collection), Usa, C. 1960s

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Introducing an incredibly rare armchair for the lauded "New World Collection" designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Crafted in … Read more Introducing an incredibly rare armchair for the lauded "New World Collection" designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. Crafted in the early 1960s this armchair features incredible walnut woodgrains and an instantly recognizable stance. The newly installed upholstery, redone in a kind-to-the-touch yellow bouclé, adds subtle luxury, comfort and perfectly offsets the variegated woodgrains of the graceful frame. Featuring a curved caned backrest in stunning original condition as well as a floating seat design set atop solid brass spacers this chair is ideal for collectors searching for an authentic early Michael Taylor chair that is ready for a literal lifetime more of use.

Michael Taylor was an American designer best known for creating the "California Look" of interior design. One of Architectural Digest's "20 Greatest Designers of All Time” and "Interior Design Legends". Taylor was noted for his rooms of airiness and light with a prominent use of natural forms and the color white. To this day, Taylor's work informs the design world. Despite passing away more than two decades ago, Taylor has been repeatedly featured in Architectural Digest and his legacy is still seen in some of the top design trends to this day.

Baker Furniture is widely considered one of the premier luxury and high-end furniture brands in the Western Hemisphere. Established in 1890, the company is famous for its high-end materials, expert hand-craftsmanship, and long history of collaborations with world-class interior designers like Thomas Pheasant, Barbara Barry and Michael Taylor.

Both incredibly rare and comfortable, stylish and versatile this truly one-of-a-kind armchair is perfect as a stand alone accent chair or the addition to an existing set. Visually captivating this chair can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Boho-Chic and everything in between. With so few of these chairs available for sale, this ultra-rare piece won't last long. Make it yours today before they're gone forever.

---Dimensions---
Width: 23 in / 58.42 cm
Depth: 23 in / 58.42 cm
Height: 32.5 in / 82.55 cm
Seat Height: 17.75 in / 45.09 cm See less