The porter chair originated in mid-evil England. It was designed for a gatekeeper servant to sit in, at the front door, to screen visitors. Often it was cold, and drafty, this chair was designed to keep drafts off of the servant.
Today, the porter chair is all glam, it has been used in many designs by Kelly Wearstler and is now featured in Restoration Hardware.
At first glance, I was not a fan. However, after researching it. I may be slowly changing my mind-the jury is still out.
All in all, whether you are a fan or not, this chair is a statement. What do you think BAM ( it's a hit) or SLAM (your not a fan)...
