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Swivel Arm Chair

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308154

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Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Swivel arm chair has deep rectangular crest rail which flares outward; narrower lower rail in middle of back; arms flowing from back which curve into large C-shaped arm supports; upholstered seat with rounded front; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges of back and seat; narrow plain seat rail; and post with swivel mechanism atop four low curved legs with casters.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
swivel chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (6 x 6 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.070.002

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

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