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This price listing is for set of 6 dining chairs. The full suite (table AND 6 chairs) is currently on special for a very limited time- $1,550. ($600 MARKDOWN). This listing has been uploaded for research purposes and for people to express interest in buying or selling a similar item through iNVISeDGE. We only accept these chairs from REGULAR iNVISeDGE sellers only (unless you have other items to sell with the chairs).

 

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Description

Two photos are of Chiswell chairs we sold back in 2016- they are included in this listing to help showcase this design- the light grey chairs have sold. The chairs on offer in this listing are beige vinyl (the original covering from the 1970’s). Price is for all 6 chairs. The table is an additional $0. If you want to buy the 6 chairs and table together we’d do a deal FOR A LIMITED TIME- $1,550. Call me on the phone number in our CONTACT page to express interest in purchasing this vintage suite from 1973.

LOCATION- this suite is being sold under consignment by a private seller in Forster (about 3.5 hours North of Sydney) but freight Australia-wide is available. It’d be about $250 to get all 6 chairs to either SYDNEY or MELBOURNE.

Provenance and Background Info

(This description was written in 2016 but updated in 2024)

A set of 6 Chiswell dining chairs made in 1973. Sets of 6 chairs from this era are getting really hard to get particularly with upholstery that would suit most of today’s interiors. These are probably the best quality dining chair of the era you can buy. Put one of these chairs beside a 1960’s Parker dining chair and there’s no comparison as far as quality goes. These chairs are heavy and SOLIDLY built- EVERY chair is completely sturdy after 51 years of family use. These chairs all have the date imprinted underneath- 10 / 73 (Oct 1973). EVERY joint is solid and strong- crafted perfectly to lock together at each corner. And it’s not just me who thinks these are well-built chairs. This design won the S1 Furniture Standards label back at the time which was independently judged by the Furniture Guild of Australia back in the mid-1960’s when this design was first released. This seal of approval is rarely seen on any Australian dining chair.

They’re also a stunning design. They’re angular and geometric but also have the sleek, sophisticated styling of Danish chairs, giving them an intriguing contrast. The dainty Danish designs seem to be everywhere at the moment- I’ve even gone to restaurants where there are swarms of them (hundreds) and they’re in all the replica shops being churned out in China by the millions. This Chiswell design offers a breath of fresh air- it’s a distinctly Australian design that is rarely seen.

Solid honest workmanship, a design that draws you in more over time- this leaves investment appeal and comfort. These Chiswell chairs are a LOT more comfortable than any dining chair with Danish styling I’ve sat in. The seat and back are padded (with Dunlopo latex foam- the best money can buy). The back was built not to look stunning but because it’s integral to the comfort of this chair. The angle is spot on- you’d be able to leisurely sit in these for extended dinner parties (for hours)- no problem there!

Investment appeal- when a set of chairs tick every box as resoundingly as these it would be easy just to tick the investment appeal box as well. But no need to. These chairs are incredibly good value for money. The best Parker chairs (which are not as solid and strong) are selling for $4,200 for a set of 6 in some shops. With these there’s virtually no other mid-century chair that even comes close in price. The beige vinyl upholstery (in great condition and as timeless as you can get) solidifies a strong investment.

More than anything, the thing that sold these Chiswell chairs to me was knowing exactly what I was getting- look at them after 51 years of use! One owner who cared for this suite meticulously. There’s no need to imagine how long these chairs may (or may not) last for. They won’t end up as landfill any time soon. And if the design still gets noticed for all the right reasons 50 years on, it always will.

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This FULL set is in amazing original condition for the age (1973). The suite is 51 years old and every piece presents very well. Use the Magnifying Tool to get close and personal with this suite. EVERY chair is shown fairly and clearly. Click on the Magnifying Glass to enlarge the image- then click on the image again to super-size it. The frames are all solid and sturdy with NO structural issues, NO cracks, NO movement in any joint area. The upholstery is vinyl and looks amazing for a suite of this age. The upholstery is in brilliant condition with no condition issues that warrant a mention. This covering is thick and hard-wearing with no signs of wear. Two of the chairs have been re-upholstered. This is not from use but the precise opposite! For many years, 2 of the chairs were not being used and were stored in the garage- rats ate through the vinyl so they had to re-upholstered- the upholstery is beige vintage vinyl (not identical to the other four but extremely close- the new covering has to be pointed out to be noticed.) The tone of 2 chairs is very slightly different to the other 4 (if you scrutinize the set very closely). I've tried to show this in my array of my photos but the tone is so similar that this is very hard to see (it's like this in person too). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The timber on the chairs may have a few minor surface marks and knocks but nothing that's noticed. The quality of the build is second to none- these are some of the most SOLIDLY built vintage dining chairs you will ever find. The table is also in brilliant condition for a table that's in original condition and of this age. I couldn't fault it really- if there are any signs of use they certainly don't warrant a mention. For a 51 year old table and something that fully original you couldn't expect any better. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The table measures 195cm when extended, 145cm unextended. Extension section is 50cm wide. Width of table- 90cm. These chairs measure 45cm across (including the posts), Seat height, 42cm. This design has a total height of 80cm. FREIGHT- approx. cbm all up for the full suite. Read my 1200+ feedback comments on ebay to be assured that this suite is exactly as described and that I will not stock items unless they are in excellent condition.
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