The Claras

This lovely pair comes to us from the roaring twenties, when lounging without cocktail in hand was socially unacceptable.  These two pieces were rescued from a very extended stay in the lobby of an historic Idaho hotel.  The walnut was restored to its former glory, and the newly christened Claras were clad in a cheeky black and white dot with subtle fan pattern; an understated nod to Art Deco.  Fan or sunburst patterns are classic 20s Deco.  Mixed Asian and Ancient Mexican themes are two primary elements in that wonderful mish-mash of historic styles that created the iconic style.   The Claras now act as a perfect bit of historic weight in a fab mid-century turned modern home of a favorite interiors client.