6 Vintage Mid Century Dining Chairs by A. Younger

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Set of 6 Dining Chairs (Incl. 1x Carver) by John Herbert for A.Younger Ltd

Original price was: £499.00.Current price is: £399.00.

Beautifully designed mid century seating.

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  • Description

    A set of 6 chairs made from afrormosia wood and designed by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. These elegant, vintage mid-century dining chairs are of very high quality design and construction. This particular set has the added appeal of the inclusion of one carver style armchair.

    John Herbert was a British designer active during the 1950s and ‘60s, and was known for his Danish style sideboards and high-end furniture ranges for the furniture manufacturer, A. Younger. It is speculated that sometime in the early or mid-1950s, Herbert became Head of Design for A. Younger Ltd. The trailblazing firm—which produced high-end modernist furniture—was one of the first to adopt the Scandinavian style in the 1950s, but was also one of the first manufacturers to abandon it in search of something more uniquely British in style. In 1955, Younger produced its first teak dining suite, Moselle. Two years later the teak collection Volany (1957) was introduced, and remained in production for over a decade.

    In 1960, Herbert’s designs won three awards from the Furniture Makers’ Guild. John Herbert’s designs for A. Younger were consistently low volume productions, constructed from high-quality, expensive timbers that were attractive to more discerning customers. In the late 1960s, as appetites for teak furniture reached saturation point, Herbert designed a new dining set in African walnut for Younger. The decision by Herbert and A.Younger to move away from the ubiquitous timber was a conscious one, but one that paid off. The refreshing Toledo collection (1972), inspired by traditional Spanish design, was a bestseller. Today, there is a robust market for Herbert’s designs, particularly for the universally appealing, Danish style sideboards and dining tables that are as characteristic of the mid-century era as they are of Herbert himself.

    Structurally sound and in very nice vintage condition. Fairly minor marks to one or two seat pads (see photo for the worst of these). You could use them as they are, shampoo them or, if you choose to recover, it’s inexpensive and easy to do this.

    D49 x W50 x H86cm (Seat Height: 45cm) - The armchair is slightly wider than the standard chairs.

  • Condition

    As can be expected with vintage pieces, this item may have minor wear. Please contact us if you have any queries regarding condition. If the sizes, colour, etc all work for you, we’re more than happy to make you a pre-purchase video to confirm condition, prior to you placing your order.

  • Delivery

    We can easily help arrange delivery via trusted furniture couriers who operate throughout the UK. The delivery part is simple. We send furniture to London and all parts of the UK every week of the year. We’re also happy to accommodate you if you’d prefer to collect in person. Prices do not include delivery.

  • Location

    We have two showrooms, in Ayrshire and Glasgow, and viewings are by appointment. We can arrange viewings day or evening, 7 days a week. Please call, Whatsapp or text Stuart on 07534323180 to arrange a viewing.

Description

A set of 6 chairs made from afrormosia wood and designed by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd. These elegant, vintage mid-century dining chairs are of very high quality design and construction. This particular set has the added appeal of the inclusion of one carver style armchair.

John Herbert was a British designer active during the 1950s and ‘60s, and was known for his Danish style sideboards and high-end furniture ranges for the furniture manufacturer, A. Younger. It is speculated that sometime in the early or mid-1950s, Herbert became Head of Design for A. Younger Ltd. The trailblazing firm—which produced high-end modernist furniture—was one of the first to adopt the Scandinavian style in the 1950s, but was also one of the first manufacturers to abandon it in search of something more uniquely British in style. In 1955, Younger produced its first teak dining suite, Moselle. Two years later the teak collection Volany (1957) was introduced, and remained in production for over a decade.

In 1960, Herbert’s designs won three awards from the Furniture Makers’ Guild. John Herbert’s designs for A. Younger were consistently low volume productions, constructed from high-quality, expensive timbers that were attractive to more discerning customers. In the late 1960s, as appetites for teak furniture reached saturation point, Herbert designed a new dining set in African walnut for Younger. The decision by Herbert and A.Younger to move away from the ubiquitous timber was a conscious one, but one that paid off. The refreshing Toledo collection (1972), inspired by traditional Spanish design, was a bestseller. Today, there is a robust market for Herbert’s designs, particularly for the universally appealing, Danish style sideboards and dining tables that are as characteristic of the mid-century era as they are of Herbert himself.

Structurally sound and in very nice vintage condition. Fairly minor marks to one or two seat pads (see photo for the worst of these). You could use them as they are, shampoo them or, if you choose to recover, it’s inexpensive and easy to do this.

D49 x W50 x H86cm (Seat Height: 45cm) – The armchair is slightly wider than the standard chairs.

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