Marrakesh Lounge Chair

Description

The design of the Marrakesh Lounge Chair was inspired by architecture of the Mediterranean region. It is named for Marrakesh, a city in southern Morocco, whose history stretches back nearly a thousand years. The country of Morocco itself is named after it. Founded around 1070 by the Almoravids as the capital of their empire, Marrakesh went on to also serve as the imperial capital of the Almohad Caliphate. It was captured by the Saadian sharifs in 1525, and resumed its status as imperial capital for a unified Morocco after they captured Fez in 1549. Marrakesh reached its epic grandeur under the Saadians, who greatly embellished the city. The Alawite sharifs captured Marrakesh in 1669. Although it served frequently as the residence of the Alawite sultans, Marrakesh was not their definitive capital, as Alawite sultans moved their courts frequently between various cities. In the course of its history, Marrakesh achieved periods of great splendor, interrupted by repeated political struggles, military disorders, famine, plagues and a couple of sacks. The Marrakesh Lounge Chair was designed by award-winning designer Shah Gilani, ISFD who patterned it after the doorway of the Almoravid Koubba Ba’adiyn fountain. It is available in a variety of finishes. Upholstery is in COM. With its exotic elegance, it makes an exceptional easy chair for upscale residential and hospitality interiors. Custom sizing is available.

Ours is an artisanal product made in a traditional and non-mechanized way. We are able to design and manufacture seating ranging in style from traditional through art nouveau and art deco, to modern and contemporary. One of the special services we offer is the ability to customize our product to fit the client’s specification. Drawings are made and finish samples prepared for client approval. Custom work is our specialty.

We welcome international orders. Our shipping department can arrange customs clearance and convenient delivery to the client’s door anywhere in the world.