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Postbox Smoking Chair – Pillar Red
Postbox Smoking Chair – Pillar Red
Postbox Smoking Chair – Pillar Red
Postbox Smoking Chair – Pillar Red
Postbox Smoking Chair – Pillar Red
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Delivery estimate
  • Made to order, ships in 12 to 14 weeks
  • Covered by Parcel Protect the whole way to your door

A wingback smoking chair with brass studding and castors. The one loud thing in a quiet room.

Commissioned in your choice of thirty hides.

Dimensions
Width
73 cm
Depth
85 cm
Height
79 cm

Top-grain hide is cut and built by hand, so allow roughly ±2cm.

Materials & make

Hide sourced from Australia, Brazil and Argentina, hand-cut and set over a kiln-dried hardwood frame. The same leather covers every surface of the piece, front and back. Built to patina and to last.

The frame. Solid hardwood, mortise-and-tenon joints with corner blocks, kiln-dried to 8 to 12 per cent moisture before a single cut.

Seat suspension. Serpentine sinuous springs across the seat base, over a non-woven fabric support, under high-resilience seat foam at 35 to 40kg per cubic metre. It is the arrangement that keeps a seat stable and holds its shape over years rather than seasons.

Warranty & delivery

3-year warranty on every piece, covering the frame and workmanship.

Commissioned to order, approximately 12 to 14 weeks to build. Delivered Australia-wide.

Frequently asked

Who is Rumpus?

Rumpus is the leather-furniture house of A Man & His Cave, an Australian business established in 2020. Six years on, we design and commission top-grain leather lounges and chairs, built to order and backed by Australian support experts who know this range inside out.

Is my piece covered by warranty?

Yes. Every Rumpus piece carries a 3-year warranty covering the frame and workmanship.

Can I get a custom size?

Catalogue pieces are built on fixed tooling, so the dimensions listed are the dimensions of the piece. A custom size is a one-off design build with a design fee from $800, priced per piece. Call us on +61 2 7248 6718 for an exact number.

Are these made to order?

Yes. Each piece is commissioned in the hide you choose and built for your room, roughly 12 to 14 weeks from order.

Can I see the leather before I buy?

Book a call and a specialist will walk you through how each hide looks and wears, and can send photographs of the exact leather in natural light.

Where do you deliver?

Australia-wide. Pop your postcode into the delivery estimate above for a rate on this piece.

How do I care for top-grain leather?

Wipe with a dry cloth, condition it every few months and keep it out of direct sun. Top-grain hide is meant to patina and only gets better with age.

How the Postbox is made

Built the long way

Top-grain hide on a hardwood frame. Seams stitched by hand, brass set one stud at a time, then oiled back to a sheen.

Nothing about it is quick. That is rather the point.

Hardwood frameCut and clamped, the old way
Top-grain hideThe real grain, never a printed skin
Built by handSprings, seams and brass, one at a time
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Owner reviews

What people say after twelve weeks

4.9
40 commissioned pieces
100% would recommend
Owners mention
  1. Doug J.
    Kellyville, NSW · Caramel hide

    Could not be happier. It holds your head if you doze off.

    Photo from Doug J.
  2. Jayden B.
    Coburg, VIC · Peach Tan hide

    So glad we went with this one. It has softened beautifully over the first couple of months.

    Photo from Jayden B.
  3. Karen B.Verified owner
    Rosanna, VIC · Postbox Red hide

    Stunning chair. Be aware it is a BOLD red, not a muted burgundy. I love it but my husband took about a month to come around.

  4. Cameron McD.Verified owner
    Devonport, TAS · Peach Tan hide

    Really happy with it. The wings actually block a draught, which is the whole historical point.

  5. Neville S.
    Rockhampton, QLD · Postbox Red hide

    Delighted with it. Sits in the study and it is where I end up every night. Took about thirteen weeks, which is what they quoted. Worth the wait.

  6. Hugo L.Verified owner
    Surry Hills, NSW · Postbox Red hide

    The red is unapologetic and that's why it works

    This is not a piece for people who want their furniture to blend in. Pillar red, high back, deep buttoning. It sits in the corner of my study against a dark green wall and it is the single best object I own. The hide is exactly the postbox red in the swatch, no surprises.

  7. Margaret Z.Verified owner
    Traralgon, VIC · Deep Burgundy hide

    Rapt with it. The cushions have held their shape completely. It went in the extension and it finally made that room feel finished. Very happy.

  8. Jodie Q.
    Geelong, VIC · Deep Burgundy hide

    Everything we hoped for. The twelve week wait is real, but they were upfront about it.

  9. Ella J.Verified owner
    Redcliffe, QLD · Postbox Red hide

    Exactly what we wanted. The feet are solid timber, not plastic caps. We replaced a ten year old lounge and the difference is night and day. It was a 60th present and he still talks about it. It is a committed look, not a blend-in piece.

  10. Tracey N.Verified owner
    Launceston, TAS · Brick Red hide

    Worth every cent. The wings actually block a draught, which is the whole historical point.

  11. Pam Z.Verified owner
    Glenelg, SA · Caramel hide

    Everything my wife and I hoped for. The wings actually block a draught, which is the whole historical point. It is in the front room and it anchors the whole space. Delivery was on the day they said. The twelve week wait is real, but they were upfront about it.

  12. Nicole A.Verified owner
    Mount Gambier, SA · Deep Burgundy hide

    Very good buy... The stitching is straight the whole way round... It is in the front room and it anchors the whole space... Arrived without a mark on it after a long haul.

  13. Kevin A.Verified owner
    Geraldton, WA · Brick Red hide

    Genuinely impressed. The seams are done properly, I checked them first. We put it in the media room and nobody sits anywhere else now. We bought it for the office and it takes daily traffic without showing it. Do it.

  14. Malcolm C.
    Bathurst, NSW · Brick Red hide

    Exactly what my wife and I wanted. The wings actually block a draught, which is the whole historical point. It is by the fire and that corner is now the best seat in the house. The two blokes who brought it in were polite and quick. Waited a bit over three months and it was worth it.

  15. Stuart M.Verified owner
    Kingston, TAS · Brick Red hide

    Handsome chair, well made, and the wing shape is comfortable for a long read. No complaints at all.

  16. Tyler Q.Verified owner
    Gympie, QLD · Caramel hide

    Ten out of ten from us. It is the single best object in the room.

  17. Ethan D.Verified owner
    Redcliffe, QLD · Postbox Red hide

    Delighted with it. The wings actually block a draught, which is the whole historical point. Bought it for the man cave and it has not disappointed. I compared this against the big chains before ordering and there is not much at the price that competes on hide quality.

  18. Shane Z.
    Shepparton, VIC · Postbox Red hide

    really happy with it. the hide is thick, not the thin stuff you get on the chain store versions. recommend without hesitation

  19. Ted V.Verified owner
    Brunswick, VIC · Caramel hide

    So glad my wife and I went with this one.

  20. Andrew P.Verified owner
    Brunswick, VIC · Caramel hide

    It has completely changed the room. It is the single best object in the room. We put it in the media room and nobody sits anywhere else now. A retirement present to ourselves and worth every dollar. Delivery was on the day they said. It is tall and it does dominate a small room.

  21. Vivienne T.Verified owner
    Fitzroy, VIC · Postbox Red hide

    I've wanted a red leather chair since I was about twelve. Sixty-one now and I finally have one. Absolutely worth the wait ❤️

  22. Belinda Q.Verified owner
    Kellyville, NSW · Deep Burgundy hide

    It has completely changed the room. They took the packaging away with them, which not everyone does. Nothing to complain about.

  23. Belinda M.Verified owner
    Glenelg, SA · Postbox Red hide

    Everything we hoped for. Delivery was on the day they said. Would buy again.

  24. Geoff E.
    Tamworth, NSW · Brick Red hide

    Chuffed with it. It feels like it was built by someone who cared. We got it for the holiday house and it has taken a season of guests. Bought it for my husband and he has not sat anywhere else since. Would buy again.

  25. Tracey Q.
    Geraldton, WA · Brick Red hide

    Rapt with it. The hide is top grain and you can see it at the cut edges.

  26. Ferdi A.Verified owner
    Mill Park, VIC · Postbox Red hide

    Very beautiful chair, the colour is very strong and nice. Everybody who visit my house ask about this chair. Very good quality.

  27. Tegan H.Verified owner
    Orange, NSW · Peach Tan hide

    A lovely thing. It holds your head if you doze off. Delivery was on the day they said.

  28. Dominic F.
    Adelaide, SA · Postbox Red hide

    Bought it for the cigar lounge at the club. Members fight over it. High praise.

  29. Melissa McD.Verified owner
    Alice Springs, NT · Deep Burgundy hide

    Very pleased. It holds your head if you doze off. Bought it for the granny flat and mum has claimed it permanently. The lead time is long, plan for it. Cannot fault it. 😍

  30. Nerida P.
    Bowral, NSW · Postbox Red hide

    It arrived and I actually laughed out loud, it's such a joyful thing. Beautifully made too.

  31. Wayne J.
    Bathurst, NSW · Caramel hide

    Better than I expected. Money well spent.

  32. Abby Q.Verified owner
    Bathurst, NSW · Deep Burgundy hide

    Absolutely thrilled. Bought it for the man cave and it has not disappointed. Got it for dad's 70th and he was speechless, which never happens. Would buy again.

  33. Damien B.
    Applecross, WA · Caramel hide

    rapt with it. the colour is richer in person than any photo manages. it replaced a fabric one that had gone shapeless. waited a bit over three months and it was worth it. it is a committed look, not a blend-in piece

  34. Emma K.Verified owner
    Brunswick, VIC · Brick Red hide

    Could not be happier. It is the single best object in the room. Sits in the study and it is where I end up every night. Worth the wait.

  35. Casey O.Verified owner
    Norwood, SA · Peach Tan hide

    A lovely thing... Nothing creaks, which was the thing that put me off the cheaper ones... Nothing to complain about.

  36. Troy L.Verified owner
    Kellyville, NSW · Deep Burgundy hide

    ten out of ten from us. it holds your head if you doze off

  37. Judith A.Verified owner
    Norwood, SA · Brick Red hide

    Delighted with it. It holds your head if you doze off.

  38. Keith B.Verified owner
    Mackay, QLD · Caramel hide

    Ten out of ten from us. It is the single best object in the room. Sits in the study and it is where I end up every night. Bought it for my husband and he has not sat anywhere else since.

  39. Craig P.
    Werribee, VIC · Deep Burgundy hide

    Best furniture purchase we have made. It is the single best object in the room.

  40. Raymond L.
    Brunswick, VIC · Caramel hide

    Better than I expected. The leather has already started to patina on the arms.

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