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The "Explorer's Club" Library Room Chair

The "Explorer's Club" Library Room Chair

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  • WHY YOU’LL WANT TO OWN IT:  This extraordinary chair is a symbol of the knowledge, good fellowship, and daring spirit that define the Explorer's Club and its illustrious members.  It's where adventurers have gathered since 1904 to plan their next great escapades, swap tales of daring feats, and immerse themselves in the timeless wisdom of exploration.  Whether used in a library, study, or office, this chair provides a distinguished place to sit, read, and strategize – just as legendary explorers have done for over a century.
  • A Chair of Distinction:  Modeled after the furnishings of one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, this chair signals intellect, worldliness, and a passion for knowledge.  The Library Room Chair reflects the opulence and sophistication of the era they belong to, meticulously chosen to provide both comfort and an air of refinement.  Its tall stature curves from back to seat, generously-padded and diamond-tufted in deep, luxurious leather, and supported with a sturdy base providing a sense of security.  The exterior frame is crafted in precious mahogany; the interior frame in hard maple.  Built to the highest standards, it’s not just a historical tribute but also a supremely comfortable and durable piece, designed for those who appreciate both aesthetics and quality.
  • Crafted to Your Order:  Each chair is meticulously handcrafted to your specifications. Our seamless and collaborative customization process allows you to select from a curated range of top-grain leather hues, ensuring a piece tailored to your vision.  The customization process is seamless and collaborative, allowing you to choose from a range of top grain leather colors. Traditional tufted upholstery crafted in top-grain leather selected from European cattle hides, known for their toughness and resilience, sanded and buffed to remove any imperfections, resulting in a smooth texture. Over time, top-grain leather develops a rich patina, gaining depth and character with use. Request complimentary leather samples at support@historycompany.com
  • Made in America:  Each historically-inspired masterpiece is meticulously reproduced by the venerable Kittinger Furniture Company of Buffalo, New York.  The benefits of buying American made furniture go beyond your own home or office.  Furniture made in the USA tends to be of higher quality, better for the planet and better for the economy.  
  • Historic Specifications:  Measures: 32-inches (D); 44 1/4-inches (H); 17-inches (SH); Weight: 26 1/2 lbs.  Select from 32 leather colors and choice of Antique Brass or Pewter nail trim.
  • Production and Shipping:  Production timeline is 7 to 9 weeks, reflecting the dedication to precision and craftsmanship.  Your purchase includes the added benefit of Free Shipping.

Saving History, One Chair at a Time.

Founded in 1904 by seven leading polar explorers of the era, the Explorers Club serves as a meeting place for explorers, scientists, and anyone with an interest in scientific exploration.  The club’s members have been responsible for an illustrious series of famous firsts: First to the North Pole, first to the South Pole, first to the summit of Mount Everest, first to the deepest point in the ocean, first to the surface of the moon.  Historical members include astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, President Teddy Roosevelt, and aviator Charles Lindbergh.

Over the years, the club has acquired a collection of books, research archives, historical artifacts, and maps.  An early photograph from the club's New York City headquarters on the upper West Side pictures a library suffused with history, an oak-paneled sanctuary filled with extraordinary pieces of furniture, including a diamond-tufted swivel chair, upholstered in leather and finished with full nail trim.  The handsome Library Room chair has been meticulously reproduced by the venerable Kittinger Furniture Company of Buffalo, New York, re-capturing a remarkable specimen of Explorer's Club history. 

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