William Westenhaver Stools

Single Mid-Century Witco Tiki barstool - tribal sitting figure with carved face and original faux leopard upholstery designed by William Westenhaver. In nice original condition, no damage noted to wood. Upholstery shows wear. In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed bars, restaurants and even bowling alleys nationwide. Founders of Western International Trading Co (or Witco, as it’s more commonly known today) William Westenhaver, Robert Cookson and William’s cousin Robert Post Jr. started by importing art and mosaics from South and Central America, as well as paintings and sculptural art from lesser known American artists. But soon, William Westenhaver suggested they make their own tropical-inspired wood carvings. By the end of 1958, after a furniture and decor show in Los Angeles, the carved wood decor was a hit across the country. The artists started carving, crafting and creating furnishings that represented the Post WWII ideal of the South Pacific and ‘tropical culture.’ Soon, Witco took off and became synonymous with the ‘luxurious’ Tropical / Hawaiiana / Tiki style. Witco reached the height of its popularity in the early to mid 1960s before shuttering a decade later. Mid-Century ‘Tiki’ Chic: After traveling through the Polynesian islands, a man named Donn Beach brought tropical flair and Polynesian culture to the states to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Beach started a restaurant and bar, called “Don the Beachcomber...

USA, 1960s Hacienda Bar and 4 Matching Barstools in solid pine by William Westenhaver for Witco. The carved wooden bar has two shelves for storage to the back, great Spanish flavor in carved solid wood. Great detail to these pieces. Complete set including four barstools. Each stool has a rubber grip on the footrest and the original black vinyl upholstery. Spanish, tiki style, plenty of character. CONDITION NOTES: Some chipping and areas of wear to the finish on the top surface of the bar and edges of stools and bar. Two of the barstools have upholstery tacking...

Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a drink there, with this fabulous tiki bar by Witco. The bar and stools are substantial, manufactured of thick slabs of cedar wood. Each stool has been recovered in a high-quality, cruelty free, faux-leather that closely resembles the look and feel of true leather. The bar top has been professionally refinished. The back side of the bar features sturdy shelves. The vintage bar...

Set of three substantial, solid wood construction bar stools. Each stool is one piece of solid wood that has been carved in a South Pacific primitive style. New dark Brown leather se...