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Creator: Witco
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 Witco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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Witco armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Witco armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original armchairs by Witco were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Kroehler Mfg. Co., Pace Collection, and Mel Smilow. Prices for Witco armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,995 and can go as high as $9,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,995.