Warner Chair with Knife Edge Cushion

Description

O’Brien and Hickory Chair are pleased to present this collector’s piece, a chair of historical significance and one of the key inspirations for the Library theme of this season. This is an accurate replica of a rare George II mahogany library arm chair dating to 1755, joined by a matching Chippendale-style wood-frame ottoman of O’Brien’s design. Two seat cushion options are available: first, a knife-edge pillow that more closely matches the antique (as shown) and second, a modern box pillow (2307-22 Warner Chair and 2307-29 Warner Ottoman with Box Edge Seat Cushion). With its elongated seat and plump cushion, this type of easy chair began to appear in fashionable drawing rooms in the 1750s, where it was also used for sleeping. It represents one of the first forms to evolve out of the early 18th century wing chair – essentially, the birth of upholstery in English furniture, and the forerunner of the sofa. Contrary to its age, the proportions of the chair are remarkably modern – low-slung, beautifully angled, and generous enough for even a tall man to comfortably stretch out on. Like the antique chair that inspired it, the Warner is standard with nail head trim and antique brass casters. Shown in standard Dark Walnut finish. Blend-Down seat cushion standard. Standard NS-08 nail head trim shown.

Dimensions

Overall:

• 33"h x 31.5"w x 39.5"d
• 84cm h x 80cm w x 100cm d

Inner Seat Area: (Seat x Width x Depth)

• 15.75"h x 23.5"w x 25.5"d
• 40cm h x 60cm w x 65cm d

Seat Height:

• 17.25" h \ 44cm h

Arm Height:

• 20" h \ 51cm h

Standard Features

Finish:

• Dark Walnut

Seat:

• 1Pc Blenddown Seat Cushion