"Hall Chair of Oak"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-308434

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 139
"Hall Chair of Oak"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 139
      - "Old Oak Chair"
      - "Hall Chair of Oak" (current record)
      - "Arm Chair"

Description

Design drawing titled "Hall Chair of Oak" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Renaissance Revival-style arm chair has tall back; deep crest rail with arched top and pierced carved motifs including cherub on horseback; deep middle back rail with pierced carved motifs including standing cherubs holding swags; bottom back rail with carved scrolls; straight molded stiles with carved foliate pattern above arms and on shaped finials; straight rectangular arms with curled handholds; flat rectangular seat with molded edge; narrow straight seat rails; fluted square legs; rectangular rear stretcher; side stretchers with curved lower edges; and deep front stretcher with carved scrolls and foliage. Title is handwritten on drawing. Stamped at the lower edge but partially cut off is "To be returned to / A. H. Davenport."

Title is handprinted on drawing. Stamped at lower right side but partially cut off is: "To be returned to / A. H. Davenport Co. / 299 Fifth Avenue / New York, NY."

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
Renaissance Revival
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (9 7/ 8 x 7 1/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.105.002

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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