The Mark Vb. Lounge Chair

This variant of the lounge chair has been inspired by the main production version of the Supermarine Spitfire, the Mark Vb. This particular chair and accompanying is made entirely from locally sourced English Oak and features a hand woven paper cord seat.

The unique thing about this variant of chair is that the oak has been Fumed or Smoked. This is a process used by furniture makers to give oak the rich dark brown colour. Once the chair has been fully constructed it is exposed to ammonia for up to 24hrs. The ammonia reacts with the tannin’s that are natural found in the oak and fumes or smokes the timber changing it to the deep brown or in some cases a black (if left long enough).

After the chair has been fumed it is given a natural wax oil finish. This finish will ensure that the chair will patina gracefully with age. The oak will slowly get richer and warmer over time.

Materials: Fumed/Smoked English Oak, Natural Paper Cord Seat.

Dimensions: L 97.5cm x W 80cm x H 79.5cm