Skirted Easy Chairs in Cream Floral Fabric, 1950s, Set of 2

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A pair of skirted armchairs or easy chairs from the 1950s–1960s, upholstered in a cream printed fabric with generous bouquets … Read more A pair of skirted armchairs or easy chairs from the 1950s–1960s, upholstered in a cream printed fabric with generous bouquets of rust, ochre, plum and sage-green flowers.

Each chair has a tall back with softly rounded top corners that flares gently outward, low rounded arms and a deep, rounded seat front. Fine brown piping traces the back, arms and seat, and a full box-pleated skirt runs around the base. Small covered buttons sit discreetly in the inside back.

The print has been placed with care: a large bouquet is centred on the inside back, the outside back and each outer arm. Behind the flowers, soft grey trees and dark trellis cartouches add depth to the pattern.

The compact size makes the chairs practical in a bedroom, guest room or reading corner. As a pair, they work well on either side of a fireplace, a window or a small side table.

The warm cream ground and painterly florals suit classic interiors and rooms with antiques, while the strong pattern can also bring colour to an eclectic or contemporary space. See less