G Plan Rare Vintage Housemaster Armchair Swivel Chair

Description

Very rare vintage G Plan Housemster swivel chair, with teak frame and leather upholstery.

The Housemaster chair was designed by K.M.Wilkins who also designed other upholstered furniture for G Plan such as the Saddle sofa suite , but the Housemaster chair must the most stylish design to be produced. Its nothing like anything designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, if anything its influence would seem to be Hans Brattrud’s Scandia chair of 1957!

These chairs are rare and were made in limited numbers and sold through Harrods and Heals. They were very expensive and you can see why, the quality and craftsmanship throughout is excellent. They are very comfortable to sit on and there is a rocking motion and swivel action.

Size Approx:

H to seat 36 cm.

H to top of back 84 cm.

W 92 cm.

D 94 cm.

In used condition. Structurally sound. The seat swivels well.

There are signs of wear commensurate with age, some scuffs, marks, chips and scratches to the wooden frame. The upholstery is in fair condition with some marks and a small scuff to the leather on one of the armrests. The chrome is worn and shows signs of wear. Please see photos.

I work with a professional upholsterer who could reupholster the chairs in a fabric of your choice. Please contact me for a quote if this is an option you would like to explore.

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Thanks for looking! Susan.

For furniture connoisseurs,  G Plan is a household name. A rival to Ercol as a leading British 20th century brand – both founders Gomme and Ercolani were in fact close friends and professional peers – G Plan has produced some of the most recognisable furniture models over the last hundred years. Even if you do not know it yet, it is worth putting G Plan on your radar! An unchanging presence in many British households, G Plan blends very well with design across most eras. The timeless, simple contours of G Plan make it feasible for use in interiors both as statement design pieces and as stylish backdrop furniture to accentuate other leading features. The wood typically used in G Plan is teak, known for its rich depth of colour and practicality for everyday use.