A refined antique chair restored with intention.
The Lost Spindle is a striking study in heritage design and sculptural restraint. This antique chair, restored with care and respect, carries the quiet richness of a piece shaped by time. Its solid wood frame, gently softened over decades, retains an original stamped leather backrest that holds the memory of posture, touch, and presence. The patina of the leather feels textured and dignified, offering a depth that only history can create.
The newly upholstered seat, finished in smooth, deep-toned genuine leather, introduces a tactile contrast to the aged frame. This update enhances comfort while honoring the chair’s original craftsmanship. Finely carved details, turned spindles, and a softly arched back lend the silhouette its classical poise, while the warm polish of the wood radiates quiet luxury.
Its name reflects the detail that time has carried away. Along the lower rail of the back panel, several small drop finials are missing. These carved pendants once echoed the rhythm of the spindles above them, creating a delicate tier of ornamentation. Their absence is subtle yet evocative, a quiet record of the chair’s long life. Rather than diminishing the piece, the missing finials heighten its authenticity. The irregularity becomes its signature, a reminder that true heirlooms carry traces of the people and decades that shaped them.
Perfect for curated reading corners, collectors’ salons, or interiors shaped by nuance and meaning, The Lost Spindle invites slow looking and thoughtful appreciation. It is a piece meant to be felt rather than merely placed. Rooted in craftsmanship and layered in memory, it stands as an heirloom of presence, history, and individuality.
A refined antique chair restored with intention.
The Lost Spindle is a striking study in heritage design and sculptural restraint. This antique chair, restored with care and respect, carries the quiet richness of a piece shaped by time. Its solid wood frame, gently softened over decades, retains an original stamped leather backrest that holds the memory of posture, touch, and presence. The patina of the leather feels textured and dignified, offering a depth that only history can create.
The newly upholstered seat, finished in smooth, deep-toned genuine leather, introduces a tactile contrast to the aged frame. This update enhances comfort while honoring the chair’s original craftsmanship. Finely carved details, turned spindles, and a softly arched back lend the silhouette its classical poise, while the warm polish of the wood radiates quiet luxury.
Its name reflects the detail that time has carried away. Along the lower rail of the back panel, several small drop finials are missing. These carved pendants once echoed the rhythm of the spindles above them, creating a delicate tier of ornamentation. Their absence is subtle yet evocative, a quiet record of the chair’s long life. Rather than diminishing the piece, the missing finials heighten its authenticity. The irregularity becomes its signature, a reminder that true heirlooms carry traces of the people and decades that shaped them.
Perfect for curated reading corners, collectors’ salons, or interiors shaped by nuance and meaning, The Lost Spindle invites slow looking and thoughtful appreciation. It is a piece meant to be felt rather than merely placed. Rooted in craftsmanship and layered in memory, it stands as an heirloom of presence, history, and individuality.
Color: Dark Brown
Fabric Type: Genuine Leather
Genuine leather, derived from real animal hide, offers enduring quality and the distinctive texture that sets true leather apart.
16 5/8" W x 16" D x 37 1/4" H x 17 3/4" Seat Height
