Sofas - Armchairs

These leather lounge chairs, once a part of the 60s collection at the renowned Maskrey’s furniture store in Cardiff, are now available for comfort. With solid wood frames and caramel leather upholstery, these chairs are in good vintage condition, showing only normal wear and tear due to age. While the designer and the crafting company remain a mystery, I can assure you that these chairs are not just a piece of history but also the most comfortable lounge chairs you’ll ever experience.

Robert Maskrey was an influential furniture retailer and philanthropist. He ran the Welsh retailer Maskreys from 1970 to 2011 and had a 50-year career in the furniture industry.
He played a key role in introducing many of mainland Europe’s top furniture design brands to the UK for the first time. Known for his love of design and as one of the trade’s best buyers, he frequented furniture shows worldwide. In the 1950s, Maskreys became a specialist in sourcing and stocking innovative, contemporary home furnishings. It was recognized for showcasing the latest designs and styles and pioneering trends.
The company was the first to bring blond wood from Scandinavia to the UK in the 1950s, and it also introduced Ligne Roset and Hulsta to the UK in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Dimensions.
From right to left: 90 cm
From forward to rear: 87 cm
Height: 80 cm

Guy Rogers, a prominent seating maker of the ’60s, was based in Liverpool. He led a dynamic design team consisting of George Fejer, MSIA FRSA and Eric Pamphilon. Their collaborative efforts resulted in some of the most iconic seating designs of the era. Additionally, they had an exclusive fabric consultant, Margaret Leischner, who designed unique fabrics for them and sourced fabrics from the US, Europe, and the UK. This diverse range of fabrics, including the hand-woven Harris and Donegal Tweeds, became a hallmark of vintage Guy Rogers pieces from the 1960s. Some of their best creations were sold in London by Heal.

The pair we discovered is a truly exceptional piece, crafted from the finest elmwood. As is our practice, we meticulously sanded the wood to preserve its original pale hue, a testament to its natural beauty. To ensure its longevity, we treated and protected it with the ultra-transparent Renner varnish, allowing us to admire the raw elm without fear of staining. This careful process underscores the value we place on each piece we encounter.

The pair comes with new uphosltery from Pepe Peñalver

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Dimensions.

From right to left 70 cm interior 54 cm

From foward to rear, 84 cm and the seat pad 54 cm

Height of the lounge 83 cm

Height of the armrest 50 cm

Height of the seat: 45 cm

Danish designers produced this beautiful lounge chair in the ’60s in Denmark. The chair comes with the original woolly upholstery due to the good state of the fabric.

The chair made in vibrant teak is a comfortable armchair made by successful high-end Danish cabinetmakers. The chair has rounded and lively forms with organic shapes and comfortable armrests. It joined all the features of a Danish design, mastery of handcraft with simple lines.

Measurements

Length.59cm

Width.48cm

Height.86cm

Seat Height.44cm

Armrest height.

More armchairs in our vintage14 catalogue

Oak armchair designed by Brazilian Sergio Ramírez.

Although we cannot affirm that it is an original piece, since it lacks a signature, this armchair follows the particular lines of Sergio Ramírez’s design.

The armchair is made of oak and black leather.

The peculiarity of this design is focused on how it leaves the seat exposed, as shown in the photos; Making this piece super comfortable, both for long talks and for a good rainy afternoon reading a book.

The wood has been restored both structurally and at the finishing level. The seat fabric is in good condition but has some marks as shown in a photo, they do not affect its use.

Additional measures:

Length: 77.5cm

Width: 70.5cm

Seat height: 46 cm

Armrest height: 62 cm

Overall height: 76cm

You can find more armchairs in the Vintage14 catalogue.

R.W. Toothill designed these pair of lounge chairs in the ´60s.

Toothill was based in Newton Aycliffe, and It started after the second world war making loose covers for other sofa companies.

Toothill creations always come with no brand labels; however, they are effortless to recognise due to their famous stylish design.

Dimensions:
Total length: 67 cm
Total width: 79 cm
Total Height: 70 cm
Armrest height: 48 cm
Seat height: 42 cm
Seat Dimensions: 51x59cm

Condition report:

Materials: Beautifully crafted from teak.
Wood Finish: Professional restoration to the top.
All wood sanded and re-polish with an oiled finish.
Construction: Joints are sturdy and solid.
All checked, repaired if necessary and ready to go.
Original upholstery.

Additional dimensions information:

Seat dimensions LxW 51x59cm

Seat height 42cm