Description
Elegant neoclassical-style armchair featuring a finely crafted painted wood frame in a rich black finish with subtle warm undertones. The chair displays classic detailing throughout, including gently scrolled arms, turned legs, and a decorative back with inset paneling and carved roundel accents.
The seat features traditional cane construction, offering both visual lightness and period authenticity. Graceful proportions and refined detailing make this chair a versatile accent piece for a living room, bedroom, study, or entryway.
This chair blends effortlessly into traditional, transitional, and collected interiors and works beautifully as a desk chair, occasional chair, or statement accent. Metal tag on the underside of the chair reads "Designed and Hand Made in Hong Kong by Maitland Smith Ltd"
Details:
Handcrafted wood frame with painted black finish
Neoclassical / classical revival styling
Authentic cane seat construction
Decorative back with carved accents
Turned legs and gently curved arms
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition. Minor surface wear and finish variation consistent with age and use, adding to its character. Cane seat is intact and functional. Some hairline cracks in the wood, and some areas where the wood has come unglued (but not apart). It's still very sound structurally.
Origin:
Hong Kong
Creator:
Brand: Maitland - Smith
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 20.0in
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
Seat Height: 17.0in
Arm Height: 27.5in
Number of Seats: 1
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Interior Depth: 17.5in
The seat features traditional cane construction, offering both visual lightness and period authenticity. Graceful proportions and refined detailing make this chair a versatile accent piece for a living room, bedroom, study, or entryway.
This chair blends effortlessly into traditional, transitional, and collected interiors and works beautifully as a desk chair, occasional chair, or statement accent. Metal tag on the underside of the chair reads "Designed and Hand Made in Hong Kong by Maitland Smith Ltd"
Details:
Handcrafted wood frame with painted black finish
Neoclassical / classical revival styling
Authentic cane seat construction
Decorative back with carved accents
Turned legs and gently curved arms
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition. Minor surface wear and finish variation consistent with age and use, adding to its character. Cane seat is intact and functional. Some hairline cracks in the wood, and some areas where the wood has come unglued (but not apart). It's still very sound structurally.
Origin:
Hong Kong
Creator:
Brand: Maitland - Smith
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 20.0in
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
Seat Height: 17.0in
Arm Height: 27.5in
Number of Seats: 1
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Interior Depth: 17.5in
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good vintage condition. Minor surface wear and finish variation consistent with age and use, adding to its character. Cane seat is intact and functional. Some hairline cracks in the wood, and some areas where the wood has come unglued (but not apart). It's still very sound structurally.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
35 x 21.5 x 23.5 in
Mid 20th Century Neoclassical Black Painted Armchair With Cane Seat
Estimate $950-$1,460
Starting Price
$460
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