Originals – All-Purpose Chair
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The All-Purpose Chair is the ultimate testament to the enduring appeal of timeless, multi-functional design. An original 1950’s design from company founder, Lucian Ercolani, the All-Purpose Chair has become a contemporary classic for both the home and workplace.
True to its name, the All-Purpose Chair’s noble, unadorned appearance allows it to seamlessly blend into a wide array of environments and interiors — subtly enhancing its surroundings with a resounding sense of harmony, comfort and alignment. Favoured for both its versatility and practicality, the All-Purpose Chair features an ergonomic seat design, gently sculpted to complement the body’s contours and ensure users’ continued comfort.
The precise, minimal form of the All-Purpose Chair pays tribute to the meticulous craftsmanship and structural sensibility that Lucian Ercolani built his legacy on. Today, the All-Purpose Chair is built in L. Ercolani’s furniture factory in the woodlands of Buckinghamshire, honouring standards of craftsmanship, quality and sustainability that are over 100 years in the making.
Sustainable ash
Available in a range of stains and coloured finishes
Made at the Ercol factory in the UK
Iconic mid-century design
Quality craftsmanship and sustainable timber sourcing
Originals – All-Purpose Chair
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The Maker /
Ercol
Ercol was founded in England in 1920 by a young Italian, Lucian Ercolani. His simple goal was to make furniture that was well designed and made in a good working environment by craftsmen who took real pride in their jobs.
Today, Ercol remains a family owned company committed to protecting and sharing its highly celebrated legacy. This is achieved through a time-honoured commitment to innovation in manufacturing and design.
The Designer /
Lucian Ercolani
The son of an Italian picture frame maker at the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Lucian Ercolani moved with his family from Tuscany to London in the 1890s. After earning his credentials as a furniture designer, Lucian went on to launch his own company in 1920, which later became known as Ercol.
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