"Light Chair"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307763

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 68
"Light Chair"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 68
      - "Copy of An Old Chair"
      - "Chamber Chair No. 23"
      - Side Chair
      - "Chair"
      - "Light Chair" (current record)
      - Side Chair
      - Side Chair
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      - Side Chair
      - "Light Chair"
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      - "Light Chair"

Description

Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Neoclassical-style side chair has slanted back; molded rectangular crest rail and narrower lower rail; pierced splat consisting of two vertical slats flanking several interlaced ribs in a Gothic tracery pattern with a central oval cartouche having a carved or inlaid rosette; molded stiles; seat with over-the-rail upholstery and single row of metal tacks along bottom edge; raked rear legs; tapered round reeded front legs with turned tops; and tapered cylindrical feet. Title, "3755" and dimensions are handwritten on drawing. Related design is CC010.001.006.043.008.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (5 1/8 x 5 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.043.005

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

Neoclassica-style Side Chair

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