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Rare "Grasshopper" Form Accent Chair in Hand-Woven Silk & Linen

$4,500

£3,391.96

€3,967.33

CA$6,369.31

A$6,484.89

CHF 3,734.71

MX$78,137.87

NOK 43,341.53

SEK 43,728.93

DKK 29,654.15

About the Item

At a Glance: - Rare Mid-Century sculptural lounge chair with a dramatic grasshopper-inspired profile. - Solid white oak frame fully restored and finished in a warm medium brown. - Hand-woven Neeru Kumar Window Weave textile chosen for its subtle herringbone and diamond structure. - Belgian linen piping from Kerry Joyce that enhances the chair’s linear geometry. - A one of a kind statement piece that reads beautifully from every angle. In-Depth: When we source objects for our inventory, we gravitate toward pieces with a clear place in design history or those with an attractive presence and timeless lines. It is rare for us to encounter a chair that cannot be definitively identified or matched to a comparable reference during our research. When this does occur, and we find ourselves captivated yet without a verified provenance, the answer is always to acquire the piece for our collection. This chair is one of those discoveries. We believe it to be a rare, possibly one of a kind, grasshopper-form accent chair that we had the pleasure of restoring in its entirety. We were so taken by its sculptural frame that we approached the restoration with complete conviction. Our goal was to preserve the integrity of the design while selecting materials that enhance its timeless character. The dramatic z-form arms were originally finished in black paint. Once stripped, they revealed white oak with a beautiful grain pattern that we enriched with a warm medium brown stain. To complement and celebrate the inherent geometry of the frame, we turned to the Pat McGann Gallery and selected Neeru Kumar’s silk and cotton Window Weave, a hand-woven textile with subtle panes of herringbone and diamond patterns. To continue the linear quality of the wood structure, we piped the edges with a one hundred percent Belgian linen from Kerry Joyce. This singular chair embodies influences from Scandinavian and French design vocabulary. It reads as a sculptural object from every angle and can be placed in a room with ease. The result is a piece that will bring enjoyment to both the viewer and the user.

Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cotton,Fabric,Linen,Oak,Silk,Upholstery
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1950
Condition:
Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. New restoration by Object Refinery.
Seller Location:
Stamford, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: OR3561stDibs: LU10053247825112

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