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Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s

$34,000per set
£25,576.15per set
€29,628.79per set
CA$47,932.96per set
A$53,304.65per set
CHF 27,972.65per set
MX$650,024.58per set
NOK 353,584.10per set
SEK 331,499.18per set
DKK 221,145.69per set

About the Item

Stunning one of a kind pair of Mid-Century Modern wingback chairs by Karpen upholstered in super soft hand sewn Cocoa Milk Chocolate Shearling. The sort of chairs that become a family heirloom. A great reading chair. Perfect for a sexy mountain lodge or cigar room. A successful executive's evening chairs - perhaps fireside - while enjoying a robust Cabernet or a single malt scotch whiskey and cigar. Tall sculptural wingbacks have a commanding shape with an air of old money. The chairs are covered from top to bottom & front and back in several hand cut and sewn shearling hides. The Chocolate Shearling squares gently soften the formality to deliver super soft comfort and a luxurious look and sheen. You can't help but want to run your hand over the super soft shearling. Rich in color, the hides reflect light in different ways adding contrast and depth. Natural chestnut red highlights surface in the Cocoa Shearling. Tufted rounded backs - as originally designed - reinforce the chic and elegant vibe and invite you to lean back and relax. Wide seat and backs. Original sturdy walnut frame and conical legs. Shearling is highly durable and cleans up well - red wine approved. Seat cushions are upholstered in shearling on both sides in case you need a quick seat cushion flip - no expense spared. These Karpen Wingback shearling chairs are a special treat and wonderful acquisition. As glamorous and sexy today as when first made in the 1950s. Timeless. And they are the only pair available. Globally. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Nautilus scroll sofa in Ivory Bouclé Charles Hollis Jones Faux bamboo & brass console Redwood floating slice coffee table over Lucite Base 1960s Brutalist female nude sculpture of painted iron on Travertine base 1950s John Keal side table with Travertine top for Brown Saltman Maitland Smith Zebra Mirror made of Crushed Eggshells in the Style of Jean Dunnand Ben Seibel Modernist bronze bookends Custom Made Geometric sofa cushions in Ivory Bouclé.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Folks, this is a rockstar set. One-of-a-kind treat you'll enjoy for decades. Newly Professionally Upholstered. Hand selected, cut and sewn super soft Milk Chocolate Cocoa Shearling hides. Seat Cushion upholstered on both sides. Ready to ship.
  • Seller Location:
    Saint Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4235126120222

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