Bastian Barrel Back Leather Armchair - Vintage Cigar Brown

Bastian Arm Chair - Vintage Cigar Brown Leather | Online8 New Zealand

The Bastian is a deep-buttoned tub armchair upholstered in South American top grain leather in vintage cigar brown. Its curved barrel back wraps around into rolled arms, and it sits on turned rubber wood legs fitted with castors, making it an easy piece to move between a lounge, study or reading corner.

Why It Stands Apart

• South American top grain leather: A premium natural hide that shows its own grain patterns and tonal variation, so no two chairs are identical.
• Vintage hand finish: The leather goes through an intensive multi-step process with over 48 hours of hand finishing to reach its antique look, and it grows more lustrous with wear rather than tired.
• Deep button tufting: Buttoning across both the curved back and the seat holds the padding in place and gives the chair its traditional, tailored character.
• Tub silhouette: The wrap-around back and rolled arms enclose you on three sides, which is what makes a tub chair so comfortable to settle into.
• Castors on the front legs: Turned rubber wood legs fitted with castors let you reposition the chair without lifting it.
• 420mm seat height: A low, relaxed seat that suits a lounge or library setting rather than a formal upright chair.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my chair look exactly like the photo?
No. Top grain leather is a natural material, so grain patterns, colour depth and texture vary from hide to hide. The vintage finishing process adds further variation, and these differences are a feature of the leather rather than a fault.

What is top grain leather?
Top grain is the outer layer of the hide, the strongest and most durable part, retaining the natural grain. It develops a patina over time, which is why the chair tends to look better with age rather than worse.

How high is the seat?
The seat sits 420mm from the floor, with the chair standing 790mm high overall. That is a low, lounge-height seat, noticeably lower than a dining or office chair.

How much floor space does it need?
It is 830mm wide and 830mm deep, so allow a square of roughly that size plus room to walk past. The castors make it easy to shift once it is in the room, but measure your doorway before ordering.

How do I care for the leather?
Wipe with a soft dry cloth, keep the chair away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and avoid solvents or detergent-based cleaners. A leather conditioner applied occasionally will help maintain suppleness.

Can I see it?
Please give our showroom a call at 09 278 8881 to check if this is on display.