"Easy Chair"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307923

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Description

Design drawing titled "Easy Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Arm chair has arched crest rail and short stiles at top with carved interlaced twist pattern; carved wreath and foliage ornament at top center; flaring tall arms; curved arm suppports with foliate carved scrolls at top and bottom; narrow seat rail with carved molding and center scrolled drop ornament in front; rectangular carved front corner blocks; reeded tapered legs wth block feet; and bellflower decoration on front legs. Upholstered back, arms, sides and seat. Title and "Stanwood" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

1 design drawing in ink (6 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.051.001

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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