20th C. Latin American Confessional Chair in House of Hackney Velvet
59 1/4”H x 26 1/2”W x 22”D
Seat Height: 22" Arm Height: 28"
This restored 20th-century Latin American confessional chair marries solemn sacred history with maximalist modern craft. Carved from rustic softwood, its architectural silhouette features hand-punched side apertures—originally designed for whispered devotions—and a cresting crown reminiscent of colonial ecclesiastical woodwork.
Reimagined through a contemporary lens, the piece is elevated by custom upholstery in vibrant House of Hackney velvet, creating a striking tension between aged timber and botanical color. Deep silk-style tassel embellishments, knotted in the traditional fashion of a monastic cord, ground the design with a tactile nod to its origins. A commanding accent piece, it translates historical memory into modern interior sculpture.













