Details
- Dimensions
- 30.5ʺW × 30ʺD × 33ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 17.0 in
- Brand
- Senal
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Leather
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Good vintage condition with light wear and attractive patina. See description for more details. Ready to be used immediately. Good Good vintage condition with light wear and attractive patina. See description for more details. Ready to be used immediately. less
- Description
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Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood …
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Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike.
The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair.
Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting.
Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger rocking chair is the perfect accent to any space. Could also work great in a craftsman or arts and crafts home or penthouse apartment. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, classical, Industrial or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. With such unique style, this rocker by Don Shoemaker would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge, members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side chair, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing room. Would be great as a reading armchair or a rocking chair to soak in a view or your favorite movie or TV show.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 33" x W 30.5" x D 30"
Seat Height: 17"
CONDITION:
Good vintage condition with attractive patina and light wear. Sturdy and structurally sound, ready for immediate use. Leather has attractive patina, no rips or tears or major issues. Rosewood is in good vintage condition with light patina and gorgeous cocobolo wood grain. less
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