Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307521

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 26
Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 26
      - Side Chair
      - Arm Chair (current record)
      - Arm Chair
      - "Revised Dining Chair of Mahogany"

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has tall fluted rectangular stiles with foliate carved finials; upholstered rectangular back with arched crest; single row of metal tacks along front upholstery edges; curved arms with foliate-carved scrolled handholds; curved arm supports; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; straight seat rails; raked tapered square rear legs; turned columnar front legs with carved block at base and bun feet; and H-stretcher with side stretchers being rectangular and arched middle stretcher with carved scroll center ornament. Design notes and "[Ch]airs" are handwritten on drawing. Companion side chair is CC010.001.006.024.001.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
dining chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (8 5/8 x 6 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.024.002

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

Side Chair

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