A PAIR OF UPHOLSTERED "SENIAH" ARMCHAIRS
A PAIR OF UPHOLSTERED "SENIAH" ARMCHAIRS

WILLIAM (BILLY) HAINES, CIRCA 1950

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A PAIR OF UPHOLSTERED "SENIAH" ARMCHAIRS
William (Billy) Haines, circa 1950
29in. (73.7cm.) high, 27in. (68.5cm.) wide, 29in. (73.7cm.) deep (2)

Lot Essay

There were many adaptations of the square-form low armchair at the Haines design firm. This type of chair was so popular that it became known as the "Seniah", the decorator's name spelled backwards