Large Scale Armchair… EXTRAORDINAIRE!!!!! That’s right!! This is an EXTRAORDINARY vintage large scale armchair from Vargas Fine Furniture by Bernhardt… What a SCORE!!!! Although some of you may not be familiar with Vargas Fine Furniture, as a former Topeka, Kansas resident I am here to tell you that they only sold the BEST of the BEST of the BEST furnishings with elite designers on staff and could order to the trade. Their inventory consisted of only VERY high end, quality merchandise until they closed their doors in the 1990’s. This armchair is indicative of their premier products featuring it’s overscale frame with a Contemporary take on the Neoclassic form, swooped arms, fabulous fluted tapered legs, marvelous carved designs featuring a sculpted, carved X back, and an overall delightfully distressed white finish with silver details. The deep seat cushion and loose back cushion wear a lovely fabric covered in taupe & beige leaves that will blend in beautifully with many styles of décor. It would be wonderful in a corner of your bedroom, in your dressing area, next to an accent table in the family room, at the door in the entry, or across from your sofa in the family room. It is sure to make a big, bold, and quite BEAUTIFUL statement in whichever room you choose.
Bernhardt Furniture was established in 1889 by John Mathias Bernhardt and has been going strong for over 125 years. He spent many years out west in Oregon Territory. After a serious illness, traveling back home to Lenoir, North Carolina, and working as a logger in the densely forested foothills of Grandfather Mountain. He went to work for Caldwell Land and Lumber Company and while working there he convinced them to build a railroad to move lumber and supplies. He then purchased his own sawmill and began buying timber. The next step of manufacturing his own furniture followed soon after bringing the birth of Bernhardt Furniture. He became known as a man of integrity, giving back to his community and for producing high quality furniture. A legacy was born. It was carried on and improved upon by his sons, George Bernhardt and John Christian Bernhardt, and eventually his grandson, Alex Bernhardt Sr. Through the years they grew, expanded, diversified, bought other companies, sold other companies, created divisions, and let them go. Two important names in all the comings and goings were Flair and Hibriten. Bernhardt Furniture remains a family owned company with Alex Bernhardt Jr. is now the 4th generation to be involved. They continue John Mathias’ legacy of integrity, high-quality furnishings, and giving back to their community.
Stunning appearance, superb quality, impeccable style, AND a Bernhardt (& Vargas!) reputation to BOOT!! This incredible vintage large scale armchair from Vargas Fine Furniture by Bernhardt has it ALL!!! What are you waiting for? Make it YOURS!!!
