“Hyde Park” Library Chair (with Legacy Footstool).

WHY YOU’LL WANT TO OWN IT:  In the grand libraries of Hudson Valley mansions, generously-proportioned, roll-arm chairs were essential to the atmosphere of cultivated comfort and refined retreat. These were not just places to read – they were sanctuaries of leisure, intellect, and personal indulgence.  Offered is a contemporary interpretation of the original Vanderbilt “Hyde Park” Mansion chairs, testament to the Gilded Age era's pursuit of both comfort and visual delight. 

A Chair of Distinction:  The iconically-shaped Library Chair dates back to the 1930's era, featuring geometric curves with generous proportions, and rolled arms designed to cradle the sitter during long hours of reading, smoking, or quiet reflection. Constructed in maple hardwood for exceptional density and strength, ensuring a supportive and ergonomic experience.  Whether placed by the fire or in the corner of a well-appointed library, this extraordinary chair is a throne for thinkers, dreamers, and those who appreciate the luxury of quiet moments.

Matching Footstool:  A matching footstool, upholstered in the same richly grained leather, serves as a natural extension of the chair – perfect for propping up tired legs or doubling as a resting place for a favorite book, tray, or contemplative glass of whiskey.

Heirloom Quality Leathers:  Each chair is meticulously handcrafted to your specifications. Traditional top-grain leathers are selected from European cattle hides, known for their toughness and resilience, sanded and buffed to remove any imperfections, resulting in a smooth texture.  The artisan-crafted Library Chair not only delivers superior performance but also ages gracefully, becoming more beautiful with each passing year.

The Color Selection:  Personalize your bespoke Library Chair.  The customization process is seamless and collaborative, allowing you to choose from a range of top grain leather colors.  To request genuine leather samples, email support@historycompany.com.  

Crafted by Skilled American Artisans:  Each Vanderbilt-inspired masterpiece is built-to-order, one at a time, by American craftsmen and made to last a lifetime.  The benefits of buying American made furniture go beyond your own home or office.  Furniture made in the USA tends to be of higher quality, better for the planet and better for the economy.  

Specifications:  Measures: 39.5-inches (W) x 38-inches (D) x 36.5-inches (H); 26-inches (arm height), 19.5-inches (seat height), 20-inches (inside width, 22-inches (inside depth); 90-pounds (weight).  Select from a choice of 7 leather colors.

Production and Shipping:  Production timeline is 7 to 9 weeks, reflecting the dedication to precision and craftsmanship.  Your purchase includes the added benefit of Free Shipping. 

The Vanderbilt Summer Estate.

In the Vanderbilt library at Hyde Park, these chairs were placed near the massive stone fireplace, paired with footstools and side tables for brandy snifters and reading lamps. Their silhouettes in supple leather complemented dark wood paneling, towering bookshelves, and thick Oriental rugs.  These chairs weren’t merely functional – they were symbols of leisure as a privilege, of intellect as a luxury. To sit in one was to retreat from the world, to be surrounded by books, quiet, and the slow ticking of time.