Family-owned and independent, Vanguard has made furniture in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1969. What began with two artisans has grown into a community of more than 750 craftspeople.
Seen in profile, the proportions that define the chair become clear. The curved back, lower rolled arms, lifted seat, and generous cushions work together as a single ergonomic composition. The form is both relaxed and proud.
The arm is positioned to support the elbow without lifting the shoulder, creating a more relaxed and comfortable sitting posture.
Built entirely from solid maple and poplar, without plywood, the frame gives the chair its underlying strength and shape. It supports the curved back, lower arms, and lifted seat while providing a durable foundation for years of use.
North Carolina-made coil springs are tied by hand in eight directions to create a seat that moves with the body while remaining supportive. The system distributes weight evenly and helps the chair retain its structure over time.
GOLS-Certified organic latex, from Sri Lankan Pará Rubber Trees, forms the resilient inner core of the seat cushion. It compresses comfortably but recovers its shape with gusto. It provides long-lasting support without relying on polyurethane.
A true 95:5 blend of traceable American feather and down surrounds the cushion core, adding loft, softness, and movement. It gives the chair a generous surface feel while the latex beneath provides support and recovery.
Solid maple and poplar frame with oak or walnut legs and brass casters; eight-way hand-tied American spring construction, wrapped in burlap and finished with 100% wool trim padding.
Seat cushion: 95:5 traceable American feather-and-down blend; 3-inch, 28–32 ILD organic latex cushion cores. Rear Cushion: 65% Cotton, 35% Wool.
To spot clean, blot the area gently with a clean damp cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh rubbing or soaking, then let it air dry fully.
Your chair is made from solid American maple and poplar, with white oak or walnut legs. All the wood is grown in Appalachia.
The chair ships White Glove for a flat fee via Metropolitan Logistics.
The chair's hardwood frame and hand-tied spring components are more repairable than plywood and composite contemporary constructions.
This chair is built with natural fillings and traditional upholstery methods because we believe this combination makes for a more comfortable, enduring, and repairable piece. These materials and methods also behave a little differently from the highly processed foams and performance fabrics common in contemporary upholstery. Here are a few things to expect:
The cushions combine a generous 95:5 feather-and-down wrap with a resilient organic latex core. They will relax with use and benefit from occasional fluffing, turning, and rotating. The intention is generous and lived-in, rather than rigid or uniform.
Our standard upholstery is a sturdy, American-woven cotton twill selected for daily use and for the way it reveals the shape of the chair. It is not coated to behave like a synthetic performance fabric. As with any light-colored natural textile, it will show spills and everyday life more readily than a darker or heavily treated material.
The chair arrives as a full-size upholstered piece through White Glove delivery. Before ordering, please measure the intended room and every doorway, hallway, stair turn, and elevator along the route. If access looks tight, send us your measurements and we will help assess the fit.
