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Pair of Midcentury 1970s Oak Chairs by Dick Russell for Gordon Russell

Angular, blocky and sharp-lined, this pair of chairs are Brutalist-inspired, midcentury beauties. Designed by RD Russell, better known as Dick, for Gordon Russell, they date from the late 1960s / early 1970s. They are the next incarnation of his iconic Coventry cathedral chair from earlier in the decade, a chair design classic that’s now within the V&A’s furniture collection. Here he has evolved his original design with an upholstered seat and angled back rest, and we’ve add fresh new upholstery in a flecked wool that’s somewhere between khaki green and dark mustard. The light solid oak frames and the fabric are a classy match. A pair of statement, heritage chairs with an excellent pedigree.

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SKU: S656

Description

This original, vintage chair pair is ‘sold as seen’. They are in good – very good, used condition. The solid, wooden oak frames has been checked, thoroughly cleaned and a natural wax polish applied and buffed to revive the finish but otherwise its all original. As such, the chair frames do carry very minor, superficial knocks and marks here and there but nothing to call out. This wear and tear is light and in line with their considerable age. Do browse our photos for an accurate sense of this. The curved back rests and seat pads have been fully reupholstered with new foam, materials and 100% wool upholstery fabric. The chairs are solid and sturdy with no wobbles. Sadly the maker’s label is no longer in place on either chair but it’s a well-documented design so we attribute it with 100% confidence to RD Russell for Gordon Russell.

Dimensions
W: 57.5cm / H: 73.5cm / D: 47cm / Seat H: 47cm