Product Description
The Aviator Tomcat takes its cue from military aviation history, inspired by the twin-cockpit seats of the F-14 Tomcat which was deployed by the U.S. Navy for some of its most prolific missions in the 1970's. The chairs aerodynamic curves are hugged in riveted aluminum, inspired by the World War II British Supermarine Spitfire, put through a five-stage process to distress the metal and create the unique Spitfire finish. The Aviator Tomcat was the winner of the Luxuria award for Most Innovative Product Design in 2010.
Award-winning
An original design by Timothy Oulton, The Aviator Tomcat chair was the winner of the Luxuria Award for Most Innovative
An original design by Timothy Oulton, The Aviator Tomcat chair was the winner of the Luxuria Award for Most Innovative Product Design in 2010. Daring yet timeless, it's one of our most iconic designs.
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Spitfire Metalwork
Inspired by the famous fighter plane's multi-riveted construction and interlocking aluminium panels, Spitfire was
Inspired by the famous fighter plane's multi-riveted construction and interlocking aluminium panels, Spitfire was created after founder Timothy Oulton acquired an actual plane wing at an antiques market.
The finishing requires a five-stage process to create the impression of worn, distressed metal. The touch of the craftsman's hand is evident from visible welding marks to rugged hand-distressing, to the intensive hand-polishing of the shiny steel. Spitfire is one of the most labour intensive to create.
...read more The finishing requires a five-stage process to create the impression of worn, distressed metal. The touch of the craftsman's hand is evident from visible welding marks to rugged hand-distressing, to the intensive hand-polishing of the shiny steel. Spitfire is one of the most labour intensive to create.
The Story of Timothy Oulton
The story of Timothy Oulton started back in 1976 with an antiques shop owned by Tim's father. Tim later used his skills
The story of Timothy Oulton started back in 1976 with an antiques shop owned by Tim's father. Tim later used his skills and passion for British heritage to deliver the extraordinary.
Handcrafted with only the best traditional techniques and fabrications, each Timothy Oulton piece is inspired by the past, but reconceived from a modern perspective, producing uniquely authentic collections which push the boundaries of furniture design.
...read more Handcrafted with only the best traditional techniques and fabrications, each Timothy Oulton piece is inspired by the past, but reconceived from a modern perspective, producing uniquely authentic collections which push the boundaries of furniture design.