Morgan - Mid Century Armchair - 1960's
This re-vamp has been one of my favourites chair styles for quite a while.
Things began in the early 1940s when Jack Morgan, a trained joiner and upholsterer, decided to step out and open his own store. He found a small shop at 315 Victoria Street West in Auckland and early in June 1944 the firm of JD Morgan opened its doors.
The small furniture company quickly expanded and by 1950 it included Jack's brother George. Further expansion meant a 2000 sq/f disused stable was purchased in Northcote which was then a semi rural suburb of Auckland. (Originally the building was used to stable horses for pulling trams to the North Shore ferries).
By the 1960s, local tastes had veered towards the clean lines of the Scandinavian style. Morgan Furniture catered to this market with designs based on international pieces. It offered enduring style, quality construction and the use of radiant Sapele Mahogany timber.
The wood has also been restored by a retired furniture maker.
This piece of furniture has been saved by myself, & restored by Ron a retired furniture maker. It is in used upcycled condition. NOT BRAND NEW.
Fabric by Warwicks
Approx H800 W490 D830mm
Mahogany is one of the most outstanding materials for the manufacturing of fine furniture. Mahogany wood is valued because it is durable and can be carved with intricate details. It has a deep, rich color, attractive grain, stains beautifully, and glues solidly onto manufactured products. Mahogany was first imported to Europe in 1724, and it soon became famous because of the gracefully ornate furniture that Chippendale, an English cabinet maker, began to make from the wood.
This is a one of design.
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