Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair in Hand-Dyed Leather from Harrods London, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Fully restored Harrods London Chesterfield tufted hand dyed leather wingback swivel office chair

A wonderfully imposing 1970s English … Read more Vintage 1970s Fully restored Harrods London Chesterfield tufted hand dyed leather wingback swivel office chair

A wonderfully imposing 1970s English leather wingback swivel office chair, retailed through Harrods of London, combining the comfort of a traditional country-house wing chair with the practicality of a substantial executive desk chair. Upholstered throughout in beautifully aged leather, the chair has a tall winged back with deep Chesterfield-style diamond buttoning, generously padded scroll arms and traditional individually applied stud detailing. Period Harrods examples of this substantial wingback office-chair form are documented, including chairs dating from the 1970s The chair sits upon a substantial five-star hardwood swivel base, fitted with brass-finished castors, and incorporates an adjustable office-chair mechanism beneath the seat. Its proportions are particularly generous, making this much closer in comfort and presence to a traditional leather library or reading chair than a conventional desk chair. The rich hand-dyed leather has wonderful tonal variation, ranging from warm cognac and tobacco brown through to darker antiqued areas around the buttoning and edges, while the deep buttoned back, sweeping wings and rolled arms give it that unmistakable gentleman's club or private library appearance. The chair has been fully restored, including having the original leather carefully washed back before being hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and hand polished. The intention behind this type of restoration is to retain the original style, charm, character and charisma of the chair while leaving it clean, beautifully presented and gallery ready for its new owner. The restoration deliberately preserves appropriate character within the leather rather than attempting to make a vintage piece appear brand new, so there will naturally be age and use-related patina marks consistent with honest use and transport. Please view the very detailed photographs, as these form an important part of the regarding condition.

Dimensions Height: 118cm adjustable Width: 81.5cm Depth: 86.5cm Seat height: 56cm adjustable See less