Porter Chairs began during the medieval period and were used up to early modern days in countries like England and France. These chairs have a top in the shape of a hood and so it was also known as the hood chairs. It was used by porters at estates, hotels, and residential buildings.
In the 1700s, King of France Louis XV began to populasie its design and usage. The king was interested in art, architecture, and designs and brought many changes to the way furniture was built and utilized. There is literary evidence of porter chairs in books and plays like Jezebel by Wilkie Collins and Shakespear’s Play.
In today's world, porter chairs have become the center of attraction in any luxurious seating arrangements. Interior designers and decorators are more often using these types of chairs in their designs. Porter chair has since been known as the accent piece of furniture.
Our throne chairs are hand carved in mahogany wood. Materials such as velvets, fabric and leathers are customisable to your choice. Colours are customisable to your desire. Dimensions can be tailored to your specifications. We recommend using our imported Turkish velvet for a luscious finish.
