Art Deco Modernist Armchairs • Pair

Curvilinear design and rare Macassar Ebony are the key features of these substantial Art Deco Armchairs with their strong Modernist design. As solidly built as their appearance suggests and comfortable enough to watch both "Casablanca" and "Grand Hotel"! The tan upholstery is velvety to the touch and perfectly contrasts/compliments the boldly grained Macassar of the curved arms. Special order only!

About Macassar Ebony: 
Macassar grows in the East Indies, Philippine Islands, and predominately in the Celebes Islands of Indonesia. It prefers well-drained, rocky soil, and is sometimes found near water. Macassar Ebony is rare and is one of the most expensive timbers on the commercial market. Macassar Ebony trees are reported to be generally small, and attain an average height of about 50 feet, with a trunk diameter of about 16 inches.

Makassar, (sometimes spelled Macassar or Mangkasar) is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was formally named Ujung Pandang, after a pre-colonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably. During the colonial era, the city was famous for being the namesake of Makassar oil, which it exported in great quantity. Macassar Ebony possesses a warm black hue, streaked with tan or brown tones, and highly prized for use in making fine cabinetry and veneers.