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Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969

About the Item

This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture ceremony of Prince Charles, and done in the period Mid-Cetury Modern style. The chair is made of ash with a bentwood back and painted in a bright red with Prince of Wales styled feathers on the back in gilt. These chairs are known as 'investiture chairs' and were used for the seating of guests at the ceremony. Please note we have left the original seat upholstery in tact so as not to alter it, but we are open to having it professionally upholstered should the buyer request it.
  • Creator:
    Remploy (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bentwood,Wool,Hand-Painted,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Considerable wear to the foam and upholstery as presented in the photos, and consistent with age and use.5.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355236201982
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