VINTAGE MiD CENTURY MODERN PIEFF COW HIDE UPHOLSTERED DESIGNER CHROME ARMCHAIR

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VINTAGE MiD CENTURY MODERN PIEFF COW HIDE UPHOLSTERED DESIGNER CHROME ARMCHAIR

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stylish circa 1960-1970 Tim Bates Designed Pieff retailed Beta armchair which has a chrome frame and Cow Hide leather upholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A very good looking well made and stylish Mid Century Modern armchair Pieff Furniture 1953-1983 Production Facilities Ltd (PFL) was formed by father and son Fred and David Bates in 1954. Based in Lye in the West Midlands, the company mostly manufactured canteen furniture. Tim Bates, younger brother to David, joined the company in 1966 and began designing luxury furniture. His first collection was launched at the DECOR contract furniture exhibition at Olympia in May 1970 and the company changed its name to Pieff Furniture. Pieff was the must have name in high-end British furniture during the 1970’s. It described itself at the time as: "Luxury furniture of the late 20th Century, characterised by its original design, flowing lines and usual blending of striking materials. Now used loosely to describe any design which is ahead of its time”. Tim Bates and his family designed and manufactured some of the most cutting edge, British made, modern pieces. Pieff designs had a touch of Hollywood regency and were made using the most glamorous materials. The trademark offering was furniture crafted from mirrored chrome, Brazilian Rosewood, high quality leather and Pirelli webbing. With a reputation for excellence and seen as fairly exclusive, Pieff Furniture was sold through Harrods, Heals and other high-end furniture stores. Their collection at the time was described in their brochure as: “The Pieff collection reflects a certain lifestyle. A privileged one we admit. But then, Pieff is very exclusive furniture. A fact which is recognised not just in Britain, but through-out the world. Our designers are as individual as the people who own them. And our originality can be seen in each addition to our collection. Inspired ideas bring together exciting shapes, contrasting materials, textures and tones. The results are classically simple in concept, utterly modern in execution. The designer's imagination is matched only by the craftsman's consummate skill. And to complement both, we ensure that everything that goes into making Pieff furniture is of the finest quality. The touch is unmistakable. Which is why it may surprise you to learn that not everybody is impressed with the Pieff collection. But, of course, not everybody can afford to be". Unfortunately, the company went into receivership during the height of the industrial recession in May 1983 and the name and goodwill were sold to PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd) of Oldbury. Condition wise the chrome is in very good order, the cow hide upholstery is well worn and has lost most of the pattern to the top, its still very solid and stable Armchair dimensions Height:- 67.5cm Width:- 60cm Depth:- 78cm Seat height:- 40cm Inside arm width:- 52cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Creator:
Pieff and Co. (Maker),Tim Bates (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 26.58 in (67.5 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome,Hide,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823336738102