The Cliffs of Gold Collection: The Horizon Crest

$8,500.00

Optional matching pillows in the same fabric are available.

The Horizon Crest forms one half of the sculptural duet that defines the Cliffs of Gold Collection. Informed by 17th-century Baroque design, the armchair is conceived as an exercise in carved mass and proportion, where ornament functions as architecture rather than decoration. Its presence is formal without excess, grounded in lineage rather than revival, and composed to register as structure before surface.

Hand-carved from solid oak, the frame is articulated through scrolling arms, floral relief, and a scalloped back that establishes both hierarchy and enclosure. The carving follows the internal logic of the form, allowing curvature and depth to guide the eye without fragmentation or interruption. Each element resolves into the next, producing continuity across the silhouette rather than emphasis at any single point, so the chair reads as a unified volume rather than an accumulation of detail.

A sculptural apron anchors the seat, while gently flared legs introduce lift and cadence. The chair holds itself upright and composed, its balance achieved through proportion rather than scale.

The original oak frame was preserved in its existing finish; reupholstery was undertaken without refinishing the wood, allowing age and surface character to remain legible.

Whether placed as a singular point of orientation or paired with its counterpart, The Solstice Crest, The Horizon Crest establishes structure within an interior. It belongs in rooms where seating carries architectural responsibility, where objects are selected not to occupy space, but to define it.

Available through private acquisition.

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Optional matching pillows in the same fabric are available.

The Horizon Crest forms one half of the sculptural duet that defines the Cliffs of Gold Collection. Informed by 17th-century Baroque design, the armchair is conceived as an exercise in carved mass and proportion, where ornament functions as architecture rather than decoration. Its presence is formal without excess, grounded in lineage rather than revival, and composed to register as structure before surface.

Hand-carved from solid oak, the frame is articulated through scrolling arms, floral relief, and a scalloped back that establishes both hierarchy and enclosure. The carving follows the internal logic of the form, allowing curvature and depth to guide the eye without fragmentation or interruption. Each element resolves into the next, producing continuity across the silhouette rather than emphasis at any single point, so the chair reads as a unified volume rather than an accumulation of detail.

A sculptural apron anchors the seat, while gently flared legs introduce lift and cadence. The chair holds itself upright and composed, its balance achieved through proportion rather than scale.

The original oak frame was preserved in its existing finish; reupholstery was undertaken without refinishing the wood, allowing age and surface character to remain legible.

Whether placed as a singular point of orientation or paired with its counterpart, The Solstice Crest, The Horizon Crest establishes structure within an interior. It belongs in rooms where seating carries architectural responsibility, where objects are selected not to occupy space, but to define it.

Available through private acquisition.

INQUIRE

  • Jim Thompson
    Railay Bronze
    Thailand

    Woven upholstery textile in a warm metallic bronze tone, defined by subtle shimmer and restrained tonal variation. The surface introduces quiet movement through texture rather than contrast, allowing depth to emerge without visual dominance. The palette holds balance between neutrality and richness, supporting both muted and jewel-toned interiors with ease.

    Design Style
    Abstract

    Fabric Type
    Woven cotton–polyester blend

    Composition
    67% Cotton
    33% Polyester

    Performance
    Designed for light domestic use with a Martindale rating of 13,000 rubs. Suitable for occasional seating, accent upholstery, and decorative applications where softness and material presence are prioritized over high-wear durability.

  • 25 ¾” W x 23 1/4” D x 46” H x 21 1/2 Seat Height