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Vintage porter chair recently restored with black alligator embossed leather, modern nailhead trim, and antique gold lacquered wood. This is a show stopper. Amazing conversation piece it will command the attention in a room.
A porter's chair was a type of chair used in medieval England and later France. Usually formed in a high-grade leather or red velvet, it was placed by the front door of an estate or home for use by a gatekeeper servant who was in charge of screening guests and visitors. This was necessary since the door knocker might not be heard throughout the house.
An essential position in the homes of the well-to-do, the hall porter was the gatekeeper, admitting or refusing callers based on his memory for faces and names of his employer’s acquaintances, his knowledge of the acceptable members of High Society, and even on his learned understanding of class attributes and distinctions . Many porter’s chairs were hooded, or at least were ample, with high sides, in order to protect him from draughts. The hooded chairs were also thought to be acoustically helpful, so as to help the porter be as vigilant as possible.
- Dimensions:Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Newly restored porters chair.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4655215175382
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