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Vintage Witco Tiki King Throne Hand-Carved Highback Chairs in Faux Leopard Fur
About the Item
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. Each chair has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-fur that very much resembles the look and feel of leopard fur. Adorned top to bottom with hand-carved intricate detail. 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 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.
We have other Witco items available including a pair of these conquistador chairs with arms, Witco cat and a Witco dining table with matching chairs. All of these pieces are sold separate. Contact us if you are interested in any of the other Witco pieces.
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:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent overall vintage condition with very minor age appropriate imperfections. New faux fur upholstery. Detailed top to bottom.
- Seller Location:Chattanooga, TN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2255333949212
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