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Add a rare masterpiece of mid-century American chair design to your collection with this exceptional, complete set of six Windsor …
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Add a rare masterpiece of mid-century American chair design to your collection with this exceptional, complete set of six Windsor armchairs, manufactured in 1982 by the historic Nichols & Stone company of Gardner, Massachusetts, and designed by the renowned Claude Bunyard. Highly coveted by designers, finding a uniform set consisting entirely of armchairs is a rare opportunity. Celebrated for his revolutionary structural improvements to classic steam-bent wood chairs, Bunyard’s design combines the airy elegance of a continuous bow-back armchair with robust, heirloom durability.
This set has undergone a meticulous, high-end preservation process tailored specifically for discerning collectors. Every effort was made to protect the integrity of the original finish; the chairs were never stripped. Instead, they were given a rigorous deep cleaning and a precise light sanding to remove decades of grime, oil from hands and nicotene while keeping the remaining original 1982 factory lacquer base intact.
To bring the starved wood cells back to life on the heavily handled areas, a custom 1 lb. cut of dewaxed amber shellac was hand-padded layer-by-layer exclusively over the armrests and the tops of the hoops to restore the lost color density. Rather than trying to artificially erase the history of the set, these areas of natural finish wear were intentionally left under a thin, protective seal. This produces a stunning, faithful hand-worn color gradient that tells the story of 44 years of human touch, while keeping the rest of the original factory finish untouched.
The entire set was brought to a uniform, luminous satin glow through a traditional four-stage carnauba and beeswax rubout sequence. Structurally bulletproof, deeply cleaned, and smooth to the touch, this iconic Claude Bunyard all-armchair set is ready to anchor a high-end dining space for generations to come. Please look carefully at the photographs as they make up an important part of this sets description. Questions are always welcome.
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- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 22ʺD × 33ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Traditional
- Seat Height
- 17.0 in
- Arm Height
- 25.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 6
- Seat Interior Depth
- 16.5 in
- Seat Interior Width
- 18.0 in
- Brand
- Nichols & Stone
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ash
- Maple
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cinnamon
- Condition Notes
- Excellent, Fully Conserved (Structural and Fine Surface Restoration) * Masterfully conserved with a strict preservation mandate. The frames were never … moreExcellent, Fully Conserved (Structural and Fine Surface Restoration) * Masterfully conserved with a strict preservation mandate. The frames were never chemically stripped. Instead, the surviving 1982 factory finish was given a deep, thorough cleaning and a light scuff-sanding to level the surface while fully retaining its historic patina. Bare, handled areas like the armrests and crest rails were stabilized and protected with an incremental, hand-padded 1 lb. amber shellac color match, intentionally graduating the build to honor the honest, hand-worn vintage wear. A minor historic split in one bow hoop has been permanently stabilized with a grain-matched horizontal veneer wedge, hot hide glue weld, and Mohawk color detailing, rendering it 100% sound and visually seamless. Please note that while these chairs have received an extensive professional makeover, they are true vintage items. They intentionally retain minor, authentic evidence of use and wear commensurate with their 44-year age, as every effort was made to preserve their unique historic character rather than erasing it through over-refinishing. Please look carefully at the included photographs. They make up an important part of the description. Questions are always welcome less
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