Handsome mid-century modern club chair or lounge chair from
the Flair Division of Bernhardt Furniture. It is in wonderful vintage condition
and wearing its original light turquoise blue nubby fabric. It has been
professionally cleaned but the fabric does have fading as you would expect and
there are still stains but no holes or tears. It will be at its best recovered.
It is priced accordingly. Please see photos. Circa 1960s.
I must tell you when we walked into the home where we
obtained this chair and many of our other recent and soon to be offerings, I
thought if I was ever going to faint this is the time. Of course, the house
itself blew me away and then……the original furniture and art in all its glory.
This chair is part of a three-piece living room suite by Bernhardt Furniture
Flair Division and we are offering all three pieces this week. This club chair
with its Lawson styling and loose cushions is really comfy; plus, it is held up
off the floor with a fabulous base. The base or legs are comprised of a pair of
walnut planks turned upright and running from front to back on each side of the
chair. Simple yet dynamic.
Bernhardt Furniture was established in 1889 by John Mathias
Bernhardt and has been going strong for over 125 years. He spent many years out
west in Oregon Territory. After a serious illness, traveling back home to
Lenoir, North Carolina and working as a logger in the densely forested
foothills of Grandfather Mountain. He went to work for Caldwell Land and Lumber
Company and while working there he convinced them to build a railroad to move
lumber and supplies. He then purchased his own sawmill and began buying timber.
The next step of manufacturing his own furniture followed soon after bringing
the birth of Bernhardt Furniture. He became known as a man of integrity, giving
back to his community and for producing high quality furniture. A legacy was
born. It was carried on and improved upon by his sons, George Bernhardt and
John Christian Bernhardt, and eventually his grandson, Alex Bernhardt Sr.
Through the years they grew, expanded, diversified, bought other companies,
sold other companies, created divisions, and let them go. Two important names
in all the comings and goings were Flair and Hibriten. Bernhardt Furniture
remains a family owned company with Alex Bernhardt Jr. is now the 4th
generation to be involved. They continue John Mathias’ legacy of integrity,
high-quality furnishings, and giving back to their community.
If you are looking for a classic mid-century modern club
chair with a twist, look no further. Make this one yours!
Chair Size:
§ Height – 26 Inches
§ Width – 33 Inches
§ Depth – 34 Inches
§ Seat Height – 14 Inches
§ Arm Height – 17.5 Inches
§ Inside Seat Width – 23.5 Inches
§ Inside Seat Depth – 22 Inches
§ Inside Back Height – 13.5 Inches
§ Weight – 69.4 Pounds
Crated Size:
§ Height – 32 Inches
§ Width – 39 Inches
§ Depth – 40 Inches
§ Weight – 175 Pounds
We ask that the
buyer cover freight. Please send zip code for a quote to your
area.