Pair of midcentury Elliots of Newbury chairs. England, 1960s

Pair of midcentury chairs ELLIOTS OF NEWBURY. England, 1960s.
Teak wood and steel details. Upholstered in black leather with satin finish.
In good condition despite its age and use.
Measurements: 80 x 48 x 51 cm; 43 cm (seat height).

This pair of English chairs features elements characteristic of midcentury forms with Nordic influence. For example, the backrest has an incline for ergonomic back support. The turned metal legs and knobs make this an exquisitely crafted and sophisticated pair of chairs.
About Elliotts of Newbury. Elliotts was a furniture, molding and joinery company located in Newbury, founded in 1850 by Samuel Elliot. It soon established itself and began furnishing projects for churches, banks and other buildings. By the early 1900s he was working with leading architects of the Victorian era such as Alfred Waterhouse, Norman Shaw and Gilbert Scott. The company achieved national fame because during World War I they produced ammunition boxes and sporting gliders. After the war, the company returned to its usual market, at this time producing furniture with a Midcentury aesthetic such as these chairs, with skillfully turned hardwoods.