1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308362
Design drawing titled "Desk Chair" rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has rectangular upholstered back; square stiles with large gilded foliate finials; fully upholstered rectangular seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstrered edges; curved arms with scrolled handholds; vasiform and ring-turned arm supports; square rear legs; front legs with block, ring and ovoid turnings; rectangular rear stretcher; turned H-stretcher; and two turned front stretchers. Title, one design note and "859" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in pencil (8 x 6 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.092.004
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
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