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Portrait Chair
Simon James
The Portrait Chair by Simon James draws inspiration from the stark Brutalist Architecture of the 1950s, reimagining it as a modern take on a club chair.
Distilled down to geometric block forms, the chair’s sincerity and simplicity are achieved through each element’s precise scale and angle; the arched back, squared arms, and fixed seat cushion come together to create an armchair that is both sculptural and comfortable.
The main body of the chair cantilevers over the base plinth, adding a visual lightness to the design. This chair is suitable for a wide range of spaces - from larger commercial areas and lobbies to waiting rooms and more intimate home settings.
The Portrait Chair is available in full upholstery options, or with a contrasting timber base plinth.
Simon james
Simon James infuses character into clean, uncomplicated forms. Having founded his eponymous brand in 2001, Simon’s appreciation of craftsmanship continues to deepen, as he explores material tactility in new and exciting ways. His design approach is largely intuitive, with people and their experiences of a space a central focus for him.
Simon designs original furniture for both residential and commercial spaces under the Simon James Design name and collaborates regularly with businesses and architects on custom work.
He is Creative Director of export furniture and lighting brand Resident, which was co-founded with Scott Bridgens. In both companies, Simon leads a team of designers and it is this collaborative spirit that drives his innovative, award-winning work.
Furniture Order Process
Furniture and Lighting items are available to purchase online or with our dedicated consultants at our Auckland showroom.
Our range consists of:
Stocked Items
We hold a range of items in stock from all the brands we work with, these focus on products such as dining chairs, coffee tables, side tables, dining tables, lighting, outdoor furniture, beds, barstools and a small amount of upholstered items. These can normally be ready for dispatch within 3 - 4 days of receiving an order.
Made to Order Locally
Many of our products and particularly upholstered items are made to order, this way we can produce a product that is unique to your requirements. In terms of fabrics there are many possibilities outside of what you see on this site and we are happy to discuss what will work best for you and your environment. Lead times noted online are an estimation and can vary depending on the time of the year, fabric and material availability or manufacturing workloads. For example a chosen fabric may be out of stock, or our manufacturers have pre-christmas cutoffs from late September.
Imported Product
We strive to keep a selection of our best sellers from the import brands we work with in stock, but to keep this range diverse we aren’t able to hold all items in stock, so a number of our imported items will have lead times from worldwide locations. Lead times noted online are an estimation and can vary depending on the time of the year or with freight disruptions.
Ordering products with lead times:
When an order is placed for a product with a lead time, please make sure all details are correct as made to order or imported items are unable to be returned.If you need to make a change to your order, please contact us within one business day, as we may not be able to accommodate changes after this time or a fee may be incurred.
When your order is placed, we will review and be in touch if there are any changes to the noted lead time, such as fabric availability or orders placed after Christmas manufacturing deadlines. Otherwise you will receive a confirmation of your order and we will touch base closer to completion to arrange collection or delivery.
If you have any questions about ordering Furniture & Lighting online, or if you would prefer to place orders over the phone or at our Auckland showroom, please contact us on 09 3777 5556 or info@simonjames.co.nz or view our FAQs.
Shipping & Returns
Sale:
All sales purchases are final and not eligible for return or exchange. All sale goods are sold in as-new condition, however please note packaging may show signs of light wear.
Sale purchases are online only, stock will not be available at our retail locations.
Sale purchases will be dispatched in chronological order. Please allow 3-5 days for dispatch at this busy time, and then standard shipping timeframes will apply. Same day shipping is not available for sale items. Freight for oversized or large items, domestic or international, may incur additional charges. This will be invoiced to you and must be paid before the goods are dispatched.
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We ship furniture and lighting orders nationwide within New Zealand. These are either shipped with a selected courier or fragile freight carrier, with the pricing dependent on the location, size and weight of the item/s. The total freight will be calculated at checkout for your order. We reserve the right to apply additional charges for rural, low service or difficult access.
We offer free collection from our Auckland Warehouse in Eden Terrace on Monday-Friday. Saturday collection of smaller items can be pre-arranged before end of day Thursday via our Furniture & Lighting Showroom.
Returns
Made to order or imported products are made to your unique requirements and cannot be cancelled after one business day from placing the order.
In stock product can be returned within 14 days, for a credit or exchange. Please choose carefully as we do not refund for change of mind. Products must be returned unused, with all original packaging and we
reserve the right to refuse a return if the product does not meet our requirements. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the purchaser, unless the products received were damaged/faulty.
W760mm x D800mm x H700mm
Seat Height: 400mm
Full Upholstery or Upholstered with Timber Base available
Portrait Chair
Simon James
63% cotton
37% linen
A washable cotton / linen mix with a soft, luxurious feel.
100% polyester
A highly practical EasyClean chenille with a super soft velvety texture.
73% polyester
27% cotton
Cotton blend with stain resistant technology.
100% cow leather
A high quality natural look aniline leather which will age beautifully over time.
50% wool
28% acrylic
14% polyester
8% cotton
A hard wearing wool blend with a beautiful woven texture.
70% new wool
30% viscose
70% wool
30% flax
Flame retardant fabric made from sustainable sources.
100% mohair
Mohair Velvet with a high luxurious pile and hard wearing matte finish.
82% polyester
18% acetate
A luxurious chenille with a subtle irregular slub, this versatile plain portrays a relaxed appearance with an element of textural luxury.
100% nubuck leather
A soft and velvety nubuck with a suede-like feel that will patina beautifully over time.
100% cow leather
A high quality natural look aniline leather which will age beautifully over time.
100% cow leather
A high quality natural look aniline leather which will age beautifully over time.
100% cow leather
A high quality natural look aniline leather which will age beautifully over time.
100% cow leather
A high quality natural look aniline leather which will age beautifully over time.
100% cow leather
A high quality natural look aniline leather which will age beautifully over time.
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
80% pure New Zealand wool
20% cotton
98% Tibetan wool
2% silk
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
80% pure new Sardinian wool
20% pure new wool
80% pure New Zealand wool
20% organic wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
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100% pure New Zealand wool
90% Tibetan wool
10% cotton
63% cotton
37% linen
A washable cotton / linen mix with a soft, luxurious feel.
100% kid mohair
Soft touch pure kid mohair
40% polyacrylic, 27% poly, 18% viscose, 9% linen, 6% cotton
A tactile blend of shiny, matt & chenille yarns.
55% acrylic
30% linen
10% viscose
5% nylon
An indispensable plain, its natural linen yarns criss-cross with other materials creating a slightly raised and rich texture.
Malmo is a floppy linen mix fabric with a high rub test. The finest flax specially grown for de Le Cuona in Belgium is combined with viscose for softness and strength.
71% linen
22% siscose
7% polyamide
A dual-purpose fabric that has a natural fibre blend featuring a timeless, tonal texture. Dry, yet soft and supple to touch, this textiles appearance creates a comforting look and feel while adding warmth with FibreGuard qualities for ultimate versatility.
73% polyester
22% linen
3% cotton
Noted for its chunky bouclé yarn, the look and feel stands in contrast to the muted tones of this fabric, creating interesting complexities. Thanks to its weaving technique and ton-sur-ton colours, Bansho presents a subtle shade duality.
A restraint, low-pile boucle wool blend for a refined yet cosy appearance.
34% viscose
33% polyester cotton
17% wool
4% linen
4% cotton
65% linen, 30% wool, 5% polyamide
A substantial tweed that highlights varying depths and textures of the yarn.
42% recycled polyester
27% viscose
24% recycled cotton
7% linen
A heavyweight chenille with a soft, lived-in feel.
100% velvet polyester
Regis is an unexpectedly soft and regal velvet, elevating upholstery to the highest level.
100% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
68% jute, 32% pure New Zealand wool
100% pure New Zealand wool
55% linen
35% wool
10% polyamide
The strong bark of oak trees was the inspiration behind both Robles name and its thick texture. Chunky weave and subtle specks give this fabric a naturally weathered look.
Textiia Mainline Flax
75% wool
25% flax
Camira Synergy
95% wool
5% polymide
100% wool
High impact felted wool in block colours with a subtle and dynamic look and feel.
100% Linoleum
95% virgin wool
5% polyamide
The perfect way to dress seating in a sporty and slightly technical look, seeming both trendy and timeless simultaneously. The metallic colours of Topia are particularly characteristic and exquisite.
95% virgin wool
5% polyamide
The perfect way to dress seating in a sporty and slightly technical look, seeming both trendy and timeless simultaneously. The metallic colours of Topia are particularly characteristic and exquisite.
96% virgin wool
4% polyamide
The geometric panama structure in Bauhaus style gives the surface a purist and neat appearance. It is cool to the touch, and makes an adroit impression. A multifaceted range of colours from high-contrast colour compositions to harmonious pastel shades. Novum, the woollen fabric for architects.
100% full grain aniline leather
25% cotton, 20% viscose, 20% polyacrylic, 20% new wool , 15% nylon
Elle is a spun bouclé yarn, with a luxurious drape and soft tactility.
100% aniline leather
100% polyester
100% vegetable tanned leather
100% acrylic
100% paper cordage
92% new wool
8% nylon
80% wool
20% polyamide
100% leather
100% leather
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100% Sunbrella Acrylic
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
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100% Sunbrella Acrylic
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
100% solution dyed acrylic, marine grade with a stain repellant finish.
Suitable for outdoor use and washable to 30 degrees.
42% linen
41% cotton
15% viscose
2% polyamide
90% new wool, worsted
8% nylon
2% polyester
100% recycled polyester
52% cotton
22% viscose
14% polyacrylic
6% linen
3% polyster
3% nylon
100% ocean-bound polyester
Sport combines different coloured yarns, creating a contemporary, tactile and graphic finish.
94% Polyester
6% Linen
Durable linen blend with a plain weave.
100% New Wool
A compact and smooth wool textile with a felt-like finish.
94% New Wool, 6% Nylon
A durable wool blend with a subtle satin finish and textured weave.
100% leather
A high quality full grain leather with high light fastness and a soft hand feel.
100% nubuck leather
A soft and velvety nubuck with a suede-like feel that will patina beautifully over time.
90% new wool, 10% nylon
A vibrant, woollen textile, featuring a soft weave. The melange yarn offers exceptional colour richness, structure and character.
56% Cotton, 30% Viscose, 14% Linen
100% Recycled Polyester
A cross-functional, two-toned crepe fabric with a graphic yet discreet melange effect.
100% Full grain leather
A stunning full grain leather with a soft yet durable handle.
95% Virgin Wool, 5% Polyamide
A fine new wool texture with a soft yet robust durability.
100% Aniline leather
Dunes has a natural, raw look and an almost velvety tactile feel, due to its special wax finish. Understated, timeless and elegant.
100% Aniline Leather
A smooth, elegant leather with a slight sheen.
55% Recycled Polyester, 45% Organic Cotton
A softened, plain weave canvas with a supple, matte finish.
33% Acrylic, 25% Viscose, 17% Wool, 14% Polyester, 11% Cotton
A contemporary yarn-dyed weave with a natural, elegant texture.
14% Mohair, 14% Wool, 28% Cotton, 36% Polyester, 8% Nylon.
Heavily tactile, soft and playful, with enhanced durability.