Swivel Arm Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308179

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 100
Swivel Arm Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 100
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair (current record)
      - Swivel Arm Chair
      - Swivel Arm Chair

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Swivel arm chair has deep rectangular crest which slants backward; rectangular caned splat; straight lower back rail; rectangular stiles which flow into straight arms with scrolled ends; tapered columnar arm supports with cylinder and ring tunings; upholstered seat with single row of metal tacks along front edge; straight seat rails; and swivel mechanism atop four curved legs with casters. "676" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
swivel chairs
caning
design drawings
sketches

Physical Descrption

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

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.072.005

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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