{"product_id":"pair-of-sculptural-mid-century-carver-64757","title":"Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Carver Armchairs, Original Mustard Velvet, c.1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking pair of Modernist armchairs dating from the late 1960s or early 1970s. In the sculptural modernist idiom, construction and metric proportions consistent with Central European manufacture, probably Czechoslovak, c.1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the maker remains unidentified, the chairs display a confident architectural approach to their design, with slender faceted armrests, gently tapering frames and beautifully balanced proportions that reflect the influence of Scandinavian modernism on British furniture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chairs retain what appears to be their original olive-gold velvet upholstery, which has been carefully cleaned and presents remarkably well. The original upholstery complements the warm timber frames and preserves the character of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed using traditional hardwood frames with sprung seats, the chairs are solid, comfortable and exceptionally well made. Their restrained detailing allows the quality of the design and craftsmanship to speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chair has been sympathetically cleaned and lightly conserved in our studio workshop. The original finish has been refreshed while retaining the gentle patina and signs of age expected from over half a century of careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese chairs capture a moment when furniture makers were embracing the clarity and restraint of Scandinavian design. Rather than relying on ornament, the design is defined by clean geometry, carefully resolved proportions and honest construction. They work equally well as dining carvers, desk chairs or occasional seating within a contemporary interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. The frames are structurally sound and the original upholstery has been professionally cleaned. Minor age-related marks to the timber remain, consistent with careful use and sympathetic conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* H 100 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* W 55 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* D 49 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Seat height 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n* Seat width 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scandinavian Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62310563971459,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/4399\/6992\/files\/il_fullxfull.8397032829_dpls.jpg?v=1786055410","url":"https:\/\/scandinavianmodern.store\/products\/pair-of-sculptural-mid-century-carver-64757","provider":"Scandinavian Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}