Old Hickory Tannery Balloon Chair Vintage Porter High Back Suede Fabric AS IS For Sale

Bring a dramatic, high-end designer statement into your home with this monumental Porter's Balloon Chair by legendary American luxury maker, Old Hickory Tannery (Newton, North Carolina).Known for their bench-made, top-tier craftsmanship, this chair originally retailed for thousands of dollars and features their signature mixed-media design aesthetic.DESIGN & FEATURES:

• Premium Materials: The exterior features gorgeous, smooth camel-colored suede/nubuck leather panels contrasted by a heavily textured, looped novelty woven fabric interior.
• Exquisite Woodwork: Solid hardwood frame featuring beautifully carved floral rosettes and a factory-applied "fly-speck" distressed antiqued finish.
• Superior Comfort: Includes a thick, high-density down-blend seat cushion core with an intact, functional rear zipper.
• Grand Scale: A massive, majestic high-back silhouette perfect for a library, grand entryway, living room focal point, or office.

CONDITION REPORT:

• Frame & Structure: Exceptional. The solid wood frame is rock-solid, heavy, and structurally pristine. The wood shows some scuffing and marking common with age and use. The internal support and cushion foam retain their shape beautifully.
• Upholstery / Fabric: The suede outer panels show wear marks and minor pilling, no deep stains or tears. The main seat cushion fabric is intact with some wear marks, discoloration, and surface pilling/fuzzing from use. Zipper on cusion is full functional.
• Notable Flaw (Priced Accordingly): The fabric on the padded armrests has frayed/shredded along the bottom welt line, exposing the interior cording (see close-up photos).

This is a phenomenal "as-is" project piece for an upholsterer, interior designer, or DIY decorator looking to own a luxury Old Hickory Tannery piece at a fraction of its original cost. A simple partial recovery of just the arm pads will make this stunning chair look like new!SHIPPING & PICKUP TERMS:

• LOCAL PICKUP ONLY: Due to the massive size and weight of this chair, this listing is for local pickup only at our Placerville, CA location