Writer's Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed

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Writer's Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed

About the Item

This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible lightly distressed and moderately patinated leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writer's Chairs retailed by Ralph Lauren have been produced by Henredon in the United States for many years, making this classic staple of American design somewhat of a status symbol of Writer's chairs. *Note, we have another Writer's chair and ottoman in stock if you are looking for to create a larger set. The striking large scale wingback silhouette is iconic, along with the many deeply tufted buttons, many have copied this design but none are as good as the original. This casual and laid-back yet refined wingback chair is signed with a Ralph Lauren label. A new Writer's chair and ottoman in this leather will cost over $15,000 new, yet these are meant to be used and aged therefore what's the point of buying a new one when you can get this incredible aged and worn one for much less and without the long wait time? The seat back has deep tufting, nail head trim along the edges, and mahogany bun feet, all parts of the signature Ralph Lauren casual yet refined style. Have we mentioned how thick and quality the leather is? Ideal for reading, watching a movie, soaking in a view, smoking a cigar or tobacco pipe or as the best executive throne chair you can imagine for Zoom meetings. Consider this Ralph Lauren Writers wingback lounge chair in a hotel lobby or restaurant lounge, in a home next to a fireplace or in a bedroom where you can snuggle with a blanket and a book, next to a TV, gosh this would be the most comfortable TV chair, you can watch late night TV and literally fall asleep in the chair. Also consider for your living room or den. This iconic arm chair can work in virtually any style room from Mid-Century Modern to contemporary, traditional, classical, south western, Art Deco, Spanish Hacienda, and more. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office guest chairs opposite of a desk, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: Chair: W 40” x D 43” x H 37” Seat Height: 16” Seat Depth: 28” Arm Height: 23” Ottoman: W 27” x D 32” x H 16" CONDITION: Good vintage condition with natural wear and moderate patina and light distressing to leather throughout. This type of leather is meant to be lived in and enjoyed and each year you can add your personal history to it through continued use.

Creator:
Henredon (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 41 in (104.14 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Wood
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1990s
Condition:
Good vintage condition with natural wear and moderate patina to leather throughout. This type of leather is meant to be lived in and enjoyed and each year you can add your personal history to it through continued use.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: ATMT_RL-21stDibs: LU1330227170812

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Henredon

Founded in 1945, Henredon is one of the more recently minted of the top-tier North Carolina furniture makers. Among collectors, Henredon is admired both for its sleek, sexy furniture of the 1970s and for its partnerships with noted designers, a program that started in the 1950s with decorating icon Dorothy Draper and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

From the start, Henredon — the brand name is a portmanteau term, derived from the first names or initials of three of the company’s founders — has been best known for its vintage case pieces, such as cabinets, dressers, armoires and credenzas. Though not on the cutting edge stylistically, the company’s production has always kept pace with contemporary tastes. In 1953, Henredon began a collaboration with Dorothy Draper, famed for bravura interior design commissions such as the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco and the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. Her taste for bold, modernized historical style is reflected in the incised baroque medallions of her España line and the geometric motif of her Viennese furnishings group.

In 1955, Henredon launched the Taliesin Ensemble by Wright, named after the architect’s houses in Wisconsin and Arizona. The pieces are recognizable by their angular shapes a dentil motif on their edges. In those years, Henredon had a cross-licensing agreement with the Heritage furniture company, and Draper and Wright furniture is usually labeled Heritage-Henredon.

In later decades, Henredon produced collections for such designers as Ralph Lauren and Laura Ashley. The company took a stylish turn in the 1970s, fabricating new and unusual forms like mirrored room dividers and console tables with rounded corners and burl-wood veneers. Such pieces are priced in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, as are chests of drawers by Draper. Wright furniture tends toward the higher end, priced around $7,000. As you will see on 1stDibs, Henredon was an aesthetically diverse maker, but its furniture commands attention and makes a statement in any eclectic decor.