A sheepskin leather tub chair and footstool, Holland, late 20th century
A sheepskin leather tub chair and footstool, Holland, late 20th century
A charming tub chair and matching footstool, hand upholstered sheepskin leather by the finest craftsmen in Holland.
The design and craftsmanship of sheep leather furniture was perfected in Holland and spread to other countries in northern Europe. In terms of construction, the framework for sofas and chairs were initially constructed in mahogany, the preferred hard wood, and then upholstered in 100% natural sheep leather. This type of hide was carefully chosen and preferred over cow leather because of its durability and uniqueness, giving each piece a lovely rich and buttery patina. By the end of the 19th century a small number of designs became classics, repeated over and over again with individual “twists” incorporated by designers and manufacturers. These subtle twists can be seen through variations in the sizes, the material selection, and even the invisible interior construction. The hand made construction and the quality of the materials renders every chair or sofa a true work of art as opposed to a simple piece of furniture.
Fantastic look for any interior, both modern and traditional.
Condition: some minor damage due to cat scratches (please refer to photographs) but overall good vintage condition.
Dimensions Tub chair: 75cm high, 70cm deep, 77cm wide, 42cm seat height.
Foot stool: 60cm wide, 50cm deep, 44cm high.
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Email: info@alessiolorenzi.com
Phone: +44 7701 088 288
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