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Restored Pair Vintage Witco Tiki Dramatic High Back Chairs in Original Red Fur

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Pair of restored Witco Conquistador tiki dramatic high-back chairs in original red fur. These chairs are absolutely wild in the best kind of way. The original red fur fabric has a thick pile. This bright red upholstery adds drama to the high-back, iron cladded, hand-carved chairs. 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. We have four of these chairs available, two arm chairs and two side chairs. This listing is for just the two armless chairs. The two armchairs are sold separate. We also have the matching dining table, sold separate. We have other Witco items available including conquistador chairs in new leopard upholstery, Witco end table, and Witco cat. All of these pieces are sold separate. Contact us if you are interested in any of the other Witco pieces. 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 steam cleaned, in repeated rounds, in order to revive the brilliant red fur. 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. Each chair measures: 54.25?H x 19?W x 23?D Seat dimensions: 19.25?H x 19?W x 19?D
  • Creator:
    Witco (Manufacturer),William Westenhaver / Witco (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54.25 in (137.8 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)Seat Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Gothic Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Original fabric has been professionally steam cleaned and looks very good. Wood frames fully detailed, repaired, tightened and clear coated. Remaining imperfections on wood look authentic to the style and do not stand out.
  • Seller Location:
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2255334514542
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