Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307394

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 13
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 13
      - "Dining Chair of Mahogany"
      - Chippendale-style Side Chair
      - Chippendale-style Arm Chair
      - Arm Chair (current record)
      - Queen Anne-style Side Chair
      - "Imported Chair (English)"
      - Queen Anne-style Arm Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has rounded crest rail merging into molded stiles; pierced splat composed of seven vertical ribs flaring at top; curved arms and continuous curved arm supports; serpentine seat with over-the-rail upholstery and double row of metal tacks along bottom edge; raked square legs in rear; square front legs; H-stretchers; and rear stretcher. Detail number "12352" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (6 1/8 x 4 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.011.004

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

Related Items

Arm Chair and Side Chair #12352

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