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Reclining Chair

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1890-1905

GUSN

GUSN-70179

Description

Reclining chair. Hinged rectangular back. Adjustable back support; molded arms. Turned spindles at sides. Serpentine skirt. Rests on cabriole legs with casters. Velvet upholstery.

Details

Descriptive Terms

reclining chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
brass (alloy)
oak (wood)
textiles
upholstering
Arts and Crafts (movement)
Chair
Chair, Reclining
Oak
Brass
Unidentified Textile
Upholstered
Arts and Crafts
Chair, Reclining

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Possibly Paine Furniture Company (Importer)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

40 1/4 x 28 7/8 x 33 1/3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.2473

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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