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Creator: William Westenhaver
Pair of William Westenhaver Witco Swiveling Lounge Chairs Cedar & White Fabric
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by William Westenhaver, he made these chairs for his company, Western International Trading Co. in the 1960s. His pieces were revolutionary in the world of Tiki, blending it...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cedar
Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Hanover, MA
25% Discount Sale Price through July 2024, Includes bar and three stools.
Original Witco Hacienda bar (model X265) and THREE stools (model K-55B) by William Westenhaver. Hand and chainsaw carved. No two are identical. Indulge in some cultural appropriation and add this Mid-Century Modern Polynesian Tiki...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,925 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Witco Tiki King Throne Hand-Carved Highback Chairs in Faux Leopard Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. Each chair has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-fur that very much resembles the look and feel of leopard fur. Adorned top to bottom with hand-carved intricate detail. These highly collectible and hard to find thrown chairs were born of the jet-set era. The 1960s was the golden age of air travel and Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia were all the rage and gave birth to an explosion of tiki motifs in popular American culture.
This project was a complete tear-down and rebuild. Every section was unbolted and individually restored. This sinuous, dark cedar has been painstakingly detailed by our in-house restoration team to both preserve the patina and address any imperfections in the wood. Lightly recolored and clear-coated to accentuate and preserve the character. The seats and backs were professionally reupholstered, and the results speak for themselves. We're more than certain these will exceed expectations.
Robert Post Junior and Artist William Westenhaver Created Witco in 1959. The two capitalized on the exotica trend by creating lavishly bold, roughly carved wood furniture and decor. The delightfully dramatic furniture was so beloved during the period that Elvis created an entire “Jungle Room” in his Graceland home featuring Witco furniture! Witco remains a mainstay among collectors today. You can even see original Witco pieces still in use at Graceland, and other iconic tiki venues like Polynesian Gardens, the Hawaiian Inn, and the Aku Tiki Inn all located in Florida.
We have other Witco items available including a pair of these conquistador chairs with arms, Witco cat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Metal
Restored Witco Tiki Carved Wood Frog Ottoman Toad Stool
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Jump at the opportunity to own this adorable Witco frog ottoman. This frog foot stool is one of the most rare Witco pieces. Call it what you will, a footstool, or a toad stool. He’s a seat for your bottom or your feet. The tiki inspired frog was carved from a single piece of swamp cedar wood. These Witco foot stools seldom come to market. When they do pop up, they’re battered and tattered. This charming guy is has been beautifully restored. The faux leopard upholstery is new. Mr. Froggy is looking chipper with freshly painted eyes and mouth, matching original spec. Fortunately, he has his original knobby eyeballs.
The seat turns so you and Mr. Froggy can keep watch. You’ll have a grin just as big when you make this guy a part of your home. We have several more pieces from Witco including a sofa, dining table with chairs, group of large and small cat figurines, wall mounting shield...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Cedar, Paint, Faux Fur
Hand Carved High Back Witco Tiki Throne King Chairs in Faux Leopard Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. Each anthropomorphic gorilla-arm-chair has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-fur that very much resembles the look and feel of leopard fur. Each high back is adorned with two hand-carved conquistador heads donning their iconic helmets. These highly collectible and hard-to-find thrown chairs were born of the jet-set era. The 1960s was the golden age of air travel and Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia were all the rage and gave birth to an explosion of tiki motifs in popular American culture.
This project was a complete tear-down and rebuild. Every section was unbolted and individually restored. This sinuous, dark cedar has been painstakingly detailed by our in-house restoration team to both preserve the patina and address any imperfections in the wood. Lightly recolored and clear-coated to accentuate and preserve the character. The seats and backs were professionally reupholstered, and the results speak for themselves. We're more than certain these will exceed expectations.
Robert Post Junior and Artist William Westenhaver Created Witco...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wall Sculpture of Little Boy by William Westenhaver
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Pasadena, CA
An endearing, wood-carved wall sculpture by William Westenhaver depicting a young boy reading a book.
It is made of very grainy wood enhanced on some parts with black, pastel red, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
$380 Sale Price
44% Off
Tête e Tête Gaming Set by William Westenhaver for Witco, c 1950, Signed
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This circa 1950s ornately crafted tête e tête with carved exotic details and soft furry sheepskin are a testament to William Westenhaver's modern rustic cr...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fur, Sheepskin
$4,350 Sale Price
32% Off
William Westenhaven, WITCO Suspended Wooden Sword Wall Hanging, C. 1960
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Bainbridge, NY
William Westenhaver WITCO hand carved Wall Mount Wooden Sword. Featuring a large, handcrafted tropical style grained, stained solid wood Sword with Black ...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Wood
Witco Kitty Cat Magazine Holder
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Highland, IN
This kitty cat is Classic Witco– the company founded by William Westenhaver and known most famously as the furniture that adorns Elvis' "jungle room." Made of deeply carved swap cedar and finished in the Classic Witco way with the dark, raised grain, it's in the form of a cat with a body wrapped in faux fur and designed to hold books or magazines. Loaded with charm and whimsy, it is the perfect addition to hip retro pad or Tiki room...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Faux Fur, Cedar
Wonderful Witco Tiki Hand Carved Stool , c. 1960s
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful hand carved Witco Tiki stool made of Pacific Northwest cedar. Retains its original faux leather cushion in usable condition. This piece m...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
$820 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Pair Teki Modern Lounge Chairs by William Westenhaver for Witco
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair oversized, Teki Modern lounge chairs by William Westenhaver for Witco, definitely over the top, same chairs can be seen in Elvis Presley's Graceland. Crazy carved walnut...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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Vintage 1960s-1970s, carved from solid swamp cedar wood. If you’re into Tiki, then you probably know Witco. Collector’s adore Witco for it’s wild design. The company went full-force in capturing the zeitgeist of exotica in the 1960s. Polynesian, Asian, and tropical culture and aesthetics began to make their way into American homes. Elvis movies and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” introduced America to tiki, Mai Tais and Luas. It’s still tiki time in the hearts of Witco collectors. These larger than life cats are the perfect mascot for your island lounge.
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Single Mid-Century Witco Tiki barstool - tribal sitting figure with carved face and original faux leopard upholstery designed by William Westenhaver. In nice original condition, no damage noted to wood. Upholstery shows wear.
In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed bars, restaurants and even bowling alleys nationwide.
Founders of Western International Trading Co (or Witco, as it’s more commonly known today) William Westenhaver, Robert Cookson and William’s cousin Robert Post Jr. started by importing art and mosaics from South and Central America, as well as paintings and sculptural art from lesser known American artists. But soon, William Westenhaver suggested they make their own tropical-inspired wood carvings. By the end of 1958, after a furniture and decor show in Los Angeles, the carved wood decor was a hit across the country.
The artists started carving, crafting and creating furnishings that represented the Post WWII ideal of the South Pacific and ‘tropical culture.’ Soon, Witco took off and became synonymous with the ‘luxurious’ Tropical / Hawaiiana / Tiki style. Witco reached the height of its popularity in the early to mid 1960s before shuttering a decade later.
Mid-Century ‘Tiki’ Chic:
After traveling through the Polynesian islands, a man named Donn Beach brought tropical flair and Polynesian culture to the states to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Beach started a restaurant and bar, called “Don the Beachcomber...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Vintage Carved Cedar Bar By Witco - Tiki
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Round Rock, TX
A standing “chateau” bar designed by William Westenhaver and Crafted by the West Indian Trading Company (Witco), 1959.
This example is made from sturdy, dark-stained cedar and features two spacious shelves thoughtfully designed to hold your liquors or glassware
Witco bars...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage William Westenhaver Furniture
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Wood, Cedar
William Westenhaver furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
William Westenhaver furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William Westenhaver furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by William Westenhaver were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Witco, Richardson Nemschoff, and Swaim. Prices for William Westenhaver furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $13,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.
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