1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308184
Design drawing titled "Desk Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Swivel arm chair has curved deep rectangular crest rail surmounting a rectangular upholstered back; carved palmettes and rosettes on crest rail; curved brackets between crest rail and arms; upholstered sides and rolled arms; curved arrm supports with carved rosettes and interlaced molding; fully upholstered cicular seat; carved pillar with swivel mechanism atop quadrangular base with brass paw feet and casters. Title and one design note are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
swivel chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (6 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.073.001
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
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