1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308191
Design drawing titled "Light Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style arm chair has straight crest rail; rectangular caned back; and narrow lower seat rail; tapered square stiles with carved finials; shaped arms flowing from top of stiles; arm supports with fluted vasiform, columnar and ring turnings; rounded leather upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along lower edge of upholstery; narrow straight seat rail; tapered square rear legs; reeded tapered round legs with ring turnings at top and bottom; and tapered cylindrical feet. Title and design notes are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
caning
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (5 1/8 x 4 3/4 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.073.006
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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