1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308047
Design drawing titled "Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Easy chair has back with curved crest; shaped stiles flowing into arms and rear legs; rolled arms; deep T-shaped seat; front seat rail with concave lower side; straight side seat rails; front tapered square legs; and brass caps with casters on all legs. Chair is fully upholstered except for stiles and legs and has rows of metal tacks along most edges. Metal tacks are also used to form a foliate motif on upholstered front chair rail. Title and "625" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (4 3/4 x 6 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.060.002
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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