Frits Henningsen was a cabinet maker and known for his labor-intensive, hand-built furniture items, using hardwoods such as mahogany. This armchair is stunning.
The armchair has been reupholstered in Luigi Bevilacqua's world renowned Tigre Velvet. This exceptionally luxurious velvet is handmade on 18th century looms.
About Luigi Bevilacqua | Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua produces fine fabrics for furnishings and high fashion. Beautiful fabrics like velvets, damasks, lampases, brocatelles, and the most precious "soprarizzo" velvet, which is handmade on 18th century looms.
The roots of the Bevilacqua family in the textile world date back to 1499. Indeed, in that year Giovanni Mansueti painted The capture of St. Mark in the synagogue, mentioning the names of the noblemen who commissioned it: one of them was a certain “Giacomo Bevilacqua, weaver”. The actual Tessitura was founded by Luigi Bevilacqua in 1875, after recovering some looms and machines once used by the Silk Guild of the Republic of Venice. Today the company is managed by brothers Rodolfo and Alberto Bevilacqua, who carry on the family business and tradition.
Frits Henningsen, Denmark.
c. 1935
25 W x 26.5 D x 35.5 H inches
Mahogany, Velvet
Overall in very good condition. Mahogany shows some signs of wear, consistent with age and use.
$850 in the U.S.
This cost is for white glove shipping in the United States. Arrives in 3 to 6 weeks. Cost includes full insurance, item collection and packaging, shipping and handling, and delivery by appointment. You don’t need to lift a finger. Just point to the spot in your home where this beauty will live and our trusted white glove partners will do the heavy lifting.
If you would like a shipping quote for a different method, Inquire Here.
Worldwide shipping available. Inquire here.
Request a Video / Submit an Offer
Would you like to see a video of this item or do a Facetime call? Would you like to see more photos, like a person sitting in a chair?
On some pieces, we may consider an offer.
