Phantom Hands "NEXT DOOR CAFÉ" CHAIR Wood and leather chair with armrests

This experimental chair by Geoffrey Bawa shares design similarities with two of his other creations - the Saddle Chair and the dining chair designed for the Bentota Beach Hotel.‎ It also echoes the classic Safari chair, originally adapted by Danish architect Kaare Klint from the Roorkee chair, a traditional British army “campaign chair”.‎ The chair was designed for a café next door to the Edwards, Reid & Begg office (the architectural firm Bawa was a partner in), thus earning it its name.‎ It later appeared in the all-day dining coffee shop at the Bentota Beach Hotel in 1969.‎ The original chair was likely tailored to Bawa’s own stature, as he stood well over six feet tall.‎ The re-edition by Phantom Hands has been adjusted for greater comfort across a range of body types.‎ The locally sourced tan coloured leather of the original has been replaced with high-quality Indian buffalo leather of a similar colour, sourced from J & R Guram, the renowned campaign furniture makers based in Delhi.‎ The frame is crafted from North American red oak, chosen for its strength, environmental credentials, and ability to take color.‎ The wood is lightly brushed for a tactile feel, painted red in a RAL 3002 shade to match the original and sealed with an eco-friendly, water-based finish.‎ Further info from manufacturer on "NEXT DOOR CAFÉ" CHAIR Phantom Hands