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Melvill & Moon

Field Chair

Field Chair

R 4,950.00 ZAR
R 4,950.00 ZAR
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Our first reference of this surprisingly comfortable, and easy to erect little field chair arrived as part of a consignment of items of campaign provenance scoured from the dusty attics of English country houses. In faded letters across the back was the name of its original owner - 'Major General Edward Spiers'. Our research shows that the chair was part of the kit that was issued to Senior British Officers stationed in the field. We have made a replica of Major General Spears Officers Field Chair. It has given much pleasure to customers and has been exported all over the world.

The chair is easy to setup and the chair's backrest doubles up as a bag when packed up in the bag.

Wood

  • Available in African Mahogany or Walnut

Material

  • Available in 510g 100% Cotton Canvas with a ruco guard coating
  • Canvas Colours: Sand, Black, Natural or Olive Green Ripstop

Dimensions

  • Length 57.5cm
  • Depth 58cm
  • Height (Seat) 44.5cm
  • Height (Full) 74.5cm
  • Weight 7kg

Packaging dimensions

  • Length 80cm
  • Width 30cm
  • Height 15cm
  • Weight 7kg

In the field

Major General Edward Louis Spears. Born 1886 he joined the 8th Hussars in 1906 and served in India. In 1915 he won the Military Cross being wounded four times. He became friends with Winston Churchill. Churchill admired his courage and ability. Spears retired from the army in 1920 and after a failed business venture he went into politics under Churchill. Towards the end of Spears career he served in Syria, which is where he used the Field Chair that we own. A search on Wikipedia revealed the fascinating life of Sir Edward Spiers, 1st Baronet, Bt , KBE, CB, MC (1886 - 1974) and his lifelong bond with Sir Winston Churchill.

Handcrafted in South Africa by Melvill & Moon. Made to order - please allow time for production.

Materials

Materials used to make Malawi Cane furniture include a local hardwood, bamboo cane and water reeds.

Shipping & Returns

Malawi Cane has over a decade’s experience shipping around the world. So whether you need something delivered domestically in South Africa, or a container to Europe, we will take care of the logistics for you.

All our furniture is fumigated. In the unlikely event that you see signs of borer beetle (dust on the floor below the chair) within 6 months of purchase, please let us know and we will exchange the chair.

Dimensions

57.5 x 58 x 74.5 cm | 7kg

Care Instructions

All Malawi Cane products are made using natural rattan from Malawi. As with any natural product, care should be taken when exposed to the elements. Varnish or paint treatment is recommended for outdoor patio use.

Without care, and if exposed to constant direct UV rays or rain, the chairs will eventually go a silvery / grey colour and deteriorate, offering a rustic, Provençal look.

To prolong the life of your Malawi Cane pieces, we recommend:

- Regularly dusting them with a dry soft cloth.
- For spots a little harder to get to, use a soft bristle brush.
- If it’s raining, keep them undercover. It’s important to keep them dry and avoid a build- up of moisture and mildew. If they do get damp or wet, simply dry them out on a warm, sunny day when you next can.
- If there is heavy or prolonged periods of rain or humidity, we recommend bringing your pieces indoors during that time.

Please note that if a dark ‘mould’ ever forms, this is usually superficial and can be scrubbed off using a spoon of oxalic acid (available at most hardware stores) mixed in 5L of water and then rinsed.

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From Malawi to the world

From Malawi to the world

It takes one person one week to make a single Malawi Chair. After that the artisans use bicycles to transport the furniture to our trucks, and then to our warehouse and quality control facility in Cape Town. From there we send out containers to the world.

  • National and international shipping

    Did you know Malawi Cane handles all shipping for clients throughout South Africa and the world? Get in touch to discuss.

  • Hassle-Free Exchanges

    All of our furniture is fumigated against beetle. You can rest assured that we will exchange any damaged or infected product.