Characterful SCHUITEMA SHAKER ARMCHAIR upholstered in WARM COGNAC-COLORED ANILINE LEATHER, with a solid wood frame and loose seat and back cushions. This is an armchair with presence: wide, deep, and low enough to function as a true CLUB ARMCHAIR, yet sleek enough in lines not to appear heavy or bulky. The combination of wood, leather, and the GRAPHIC TEXTILE PANELWORK ALL AROUND the sides and back gives it a calm yet distinctive signature.
What makes this model special is the tension between sobriety and richness. The main form is almost architectural: clear, cubist, sleek volumes, closed sides, a sturdy frame, and a broad front. Contrasting with this is the softness of the aniline leather, which has developed a beautiful, honest patina over time. The leather displays natural variations in sheen, subtle creasing, and signs of wear that do not detract from the furniture but rather contribute to its lived-in character. The armchair measures approximately 78 cm wide, 86 cm deep, and 79 cm high, with a seat height of approximately 42 cm. This makes it a comfortable, generous model that works well as a standalone reading chair, as an accent chair in a living space, or as part of an interior featuring warm wood, art, texture, and a collectible character. Thanks to the loose seat and back cushions, the chair remains visually sturdy yet physically inviting.
Stylistically, this model moves between Shaker influence, neo-artisanal solidity, and late 20th-century Dutch quality furniture. Not a fleeting design whim, but a piece of furniture that brings tranquility and a sense of materiality to a room. The graphic side and back panels add extra depth and make the object attractive from behind as well, meaning it does not necessarily have to be placed against a wall.
Condition is good used vintage condition, with normal and appropriate signs of age and use. The leather has a beautiful patina. The wooden frame appears solid. However, on the left side, some discoloration of cellulose lacquer is visible under bright lighting; That is a well-known but serious finishing point that can be carefully and expertly inspected if desired. Precisely because the rest of the chair has aged so convincingly, a conservative approach is the most obvious choice here.
For lovers of warm, characterful interiors, this is an armchair that immediately adds atmosphere, substance, and credibility. Not a sleek showroom object, but a chair with material value, tranquility, and personality.
Within an interior, it functions not only as a piece of seating furniture but also as an anchor point of atmosphere, substance, and material value.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsTaupeMaterialWood, LeatherNumber of items1BrandSchuitemaHeight79 cmWidth78 cmDepth86 cmSeat height42 cm