1880-1914, undated
GUSN-307466
Design drawing titled "Arm Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Chippendale-style arm chair has serpentine crest with rounded ears; carved volutes on crest and foliage on ears; pierced splat with Gothic tracery pattern; molded stiles; curved arms with scrolled handholds and curved arm supports; upholstered slip seat; straight seat rails; raked square rear legs; square legs with chamfered outer edge in front; and an H-stretcher. Title and "148" are handwritten on drawing. Companion side chair is CC010.001.006.015.002.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
Chippendale
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (6 5/8 x 5 5/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.016.006
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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