1907-02-19
GUSN-307494
Design drawing titled "Side Chair of French Walnut" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Side chair has tall rectangular back with straight crest; rectangular seat; tapered square legs with carved tops; tapered turned feet; plain side stretchers; and front stretcher with central carved shell and foliage. Back and seat are fully upholstered; seat has ruffle at bottom edge. Title, design notes; "Order 28071 / Made for C. Vanderbilt Room 4" and "J. B. W. Feb. 19 07" are handwritten on drawing. Companion arm chair is CC10.001.006.007.005.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (6 x 6 7/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.019.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942
Item
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