1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308173
Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Swivel arm chair has high rectangular back; deep crest rail with rounded top corners flowing into shaped arms with scrolled handholds; curved arm supports; upholstered back panel, side panels, and arm pads; rounded upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; narrow plain seat rail; pillar with swivel mechanism atop four low curved legs with casters; and carved acanthus leaves at top of legs. "372" is handwritten on drawing. CC010.001.006.073.003 is a related design.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
swivel chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (7 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.072.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
Swivel Arm Chairs # 372, #314 and #697
Swivel Arm Chair
Swivel Arm Chair
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