Antique Art Deco Pair of Epstein Walnut & Leather Cloud Shape Armchairs / Chairs (Circa 1935)

Summary:

• Item: Pair of Art Deco Cloud Chairs
• Circa: 1935
• Provenance: England UK
• In the manner of Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd.
• Wood: Walnut
• “Cloud Shape” backs
• Walnut banded frame
• Newly upholstered
• Champagne pale cream full grain real leather upholstery
• Twin double-piped frames
• Original Bakelite castors
• Solid in joint
• Stunning colour & grain patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a stunning quality pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs, constructed with walnut, in a cloud shape design, which have been newly upholstered, in the manner of Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd., circa 1935, in excellent condition.  The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs boast a classic “cloud shape” top rail, with a curved walnut frame.  The chair frames incorporate elegant walnut cross-banding around the frames.  The Art Deco armchairs have been newly upholstered in top quality full grain champagne cream real leather hide, finished with traditional twin sets of double piping around the frames and hessian backing to the underside.  The seat cushions are supportive, so you do not sink into them, but at the same time extremely comfortable.  The curved backs provide plenty of support.  The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs sit on their original block feet, terminating on its original Bakelite castors.  These Art Deco walnut cloud armchairs are well-made, solid in joint and ready to use.

The pair of Art Deco cloud chairs boast a rich golden walnut colour, having been French polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard; along with the years of care and cleaning they have received.

These pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs are an excellent investment and would look superb in either a contemporary or traditional setting; and would certainly grace any home. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely set of Art Deco armchairs.

Provenance – H & L Epstein Ltd:

Originally founded in the 1890s by Morris Epstein, the Epstein Company would become one of the most recognisable and high-quality producers of Art Deco furniture from the 1930s to the 1950s. The Epstein family were amongst a number of Jewish immigrants from the Baltic States and the Balkans, who then established a cabinet-making community in London’s East End, particularly in the Shoreditch area. Initially, they traded out of furniture outlets in the area, such as Weinbau, Caplan & Percy Young. All of Morris’ six sons carried on in the furniture-making profession, and in 1929, two of his sons – Harry and Lou – established H & L Epstein Furniture Designers and Manufacturers and by the 1930s the company totalled 15 men, with Harry as designer and Lou as cabinetmaker. Harry and Lou, as well as their brothers David, Michael and Sidney, would go on to establish their own shops and showrooms in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin.

Epstein’s furniture was influenced by customers whose tastes echoed the avant-garde styles such as those seen at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts which occurred in Paris in 1925. In particular, they were well-known for cloud-shape designs, featured on lounge suites, and boat-based designs featured on stands and cabinets. They also took a significant number of commissions, producing furniture to customer specifications, using materials such as burr maple, sycamore and walnut veneer, all of which was hand made using traditional cabinetmaking skills.

Earlier furniture, before 1940, while not stamped, can still be recognised due to its style, materials used, and quality of construction. From the 1950s, Epstein furniture started being constructed with ivorine labels, either stamped ‘H & L Epstein Ltd’ or ‘Epstein & Goldman’. Epstein furniture was widely considered as being of very high quality, and consequently their pieces are very sought-after today.

Condition Report:

This is a stunning quality pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs, constructed with walnut, in a cloud shape design, which have been newly upholstered, in the manner of Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd., circa 1935, in excellent condition.  Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges of the walnut frames, but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  The walnut frames have been cleaned and French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop.  Therefore, the armchairs boast a stunning colour and patination.  The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs have been newly upholstered in top quality full grain champagne cream real leather; therefore, the upholstery is clean and in good condition.  The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs sit on their original block feet, terminating on its original Bakelite castors.

Dimensions:

External Height = 80.5cm / 31⅝” / 2ft 7⅝”
External Width = 71.5cm / 28⅛” / 2ft 4⅛”
External Depth = 83cm / 32⅝”/ 2ft 8⅝”
Seat Height (Front Piping) = 48cm / 18⅞”/ 1ft 6⅞”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50cm / 19¾”/ 1ft 7¾”
Seat Width (Seat Front) = 55cm / 21⅝”/ 1ft 9⅝”
Seat Width (Seat Back – Vertical Piping) = 44cm / 17¼”/ 1ft 5¼”
Seat Depth = 68cm / 26¾”/ 2ft 2¾”
Back Height = 40cm / 15¾”/ 1ft 3¾”
Arm Height = 65cm / 25½”/ 2ft 1½”

Please note, the seat depth will settle over time, with continued use.

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