Klismos Side Chair

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-307770

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Chairs. Rockers"
Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 68
Klismos Side Chair
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Chairs. Rockers"
    - Chairs. Rockers. -- Page 68
      - "Copy of An Old Chair"
      - "Chamber Chair No. 23"
      - Side Chair
      - "Chair"
      - "Light Chair"
      - Side Chair
      - Side Chair
      - Neoclassical-style Side Chair
      - Neoclassical-Style Arm Chair
      - Side Chair
      - "Light Chair"
      - Klismos Side Chair (current record)
      - "Light Chair"

Description

Untitled design drawing rendered in pencil on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style klismos side chair has rectangular crest with cut out double scrolls at ends; lower rail with two carved volutes on either side of round medallion; molded curvilinear stiles flowing into seat rails and legs; upholstered slip seat; reeded front seat rail; and four saber legs. "460" is handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chairs (furniture forms)
side chairs
klismoi
Neoclassical
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 x 3 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

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

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.006.043.012

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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