Ercol Utility Chair – Low Back
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The philosophy behind the beloved Utility Chair is simple — enduring, timeless design, constructed using humble, straightforward materials and hand-built to last for generations. With these values in mind, Lucian Ercolani launched the first Utility Chair in 1945, marking a new and defining chapter in British design.
Meticulously crafted and honed to minimalistic perfection, the Utility Chair boasts a classic Windsor backrest with six, finely-carved spindles protruding from its curved base. A smooth, steam-bent ash bow encases the spindle structure, creating an elegant, sweeping arc that unites the chair’s design elements in a simple, harmonious curve.
Sustainable ash
Available in a range of stains and coloured finishes
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Hammer-shaft joints and gently tapered, out-turned legs provide a supple yet dependable profile, allowing the Utility Chair lithe form to shine through its honest build. Lastly, traditional wedge and tenon joinery combined with a supportive H-frame inserted underneath the Utility Chair’s saddle seat enhance the overall strength and durability of the chair’s construction.
Ercol Utility Chair – Low Back
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Ercol Utility Chair – Low Back
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L. Ercolani by Ercol
Grounded in a century of design heritage and craftsmanship, L. Ercolani is a refined, luxury brand from the Ercol family. Embodying the classic collection designed by Lucian Ercolani with new, timeless works from international designers, L. Ercolani draws on the expert craftsmanship and elegant, unadorned style that represents their past and future heritage.
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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