A striking pair of American mid-century modern armchairs made by the Custom & Modern Upholstering Co. of Gardner, Massachusetts - the legendary "Chair City" that once produced 1.5 million chairs per year. Both chairs retain their original maker's tags, including the shop's own custom work-order tag specifying the factory "Blond" finish and "Steel Gray" vinyl seats and backs.

The design is pure early-1950s Modern: solid blonde birch frames with dramatically splayed, tapered legs, cantilevered plank armrests on sculptural angled supports, and a floating backrest carried on a graceful bent-plywood strap. The seats and backs maintain their original gray vinyl with button-tufted seats and nailhead trim.

Documented, sculptural, and sold as a pair - an uncommon survivor from one of Gardner's smaller custom workshops, with paperwork intact.

Must have been produced after 1948 since its tag complies with the Louisiana Act 467 of 1948. The most likely production period is between 1948 and 1960, but exact production year is uncertain.


Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There are scratch marks on the bottoms of the legs on both chairs. The vinyl has some imperfections as seen in the photos..One of the armrests has a water stain mark and another has some general discoloration. One of the armrests moves very slightly. The wood finish on the armrests was lightly restored recently with danish oil. Overall these are in excellent shape given their age.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Birch, Steel Finish, Vinyl

Details:
Seat Interior Depth: 24.0in
Country of Origin: United States
Seat Interior Width: 23.0in
Seat Height: 16.0in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Arm Height: 24.0in
Number of Seats: 1

Restored; Some Imperfections; There are scratch marks on the bottoms of the legs on both chairs. The vinyl has some imperfections as seen in the photos..One of the armrests has a water stain mark and another has some general discoloration. One of the armrests moves very slightly. The wood finish on the armrests was lightly restored recently with danish oil. Overall these are in excellent shape given their age.