Modernist Armchair Designed 1948 Eric Lyons

Modernist Armchair Designed 1948 by Eric Lyons for Packet

A wonderful modernist “Lindon” armchair designed by Eric Lyons which was part of the Tecta range for Packet Furniture. This was an early example with the marker's ink stamp under the arms and having the attractive shaped bentwood back - some were solid upholstery backs.

The lovely bentwood frame is highly original and has been carefully prepared with a light coat of museum wax in our workshop. The seat has been professionally reupholstered with new filling and topped with a quality Duresta woven fabric in bitter lime green which works well with the design.

“Eric Alfred Lyons CBE (1912–1980) was a British designer and architect. He achieved critical recognition in his development of family and technology-embracing housing communities in England in the latter part of the 20th century. His partnership in Span Developments led to the building of over 73 estates, some of which have achieved Conservation area status in recognition of the close communities created with substantial garden areas, glass and light, façade angles used for privacy and decoration and separate garages as a practical Bauhaus for car-based culture and high point of Modern Architecture widely described a "successful, experimental modernism. After World War II he spent a number of years working on various projects, designing furniture for Tecta and entering competitions...”

A rather lovely little modernist armchair C1940s.

Dimensions
Overall: Height 73cm x Width 59cm x Depth 67cm
Seat: Height 36cm x Width 47-40cm (Front-Rear) x Depth 47cm

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Billy Hunt has successfully focused on British furniture and lighting since 2014 and always has an interesting ever changing selection of carefully chosen pieces from the early 1800s to late 1970s. Our base is a large Victorian 2 storey red brick barn on a wonderful traditionally run country estate in Staffordshire. We are able to offer a first class upholstery service and also assistance in interior design if requested.