1913-1914, undated
GUSN-314367
Black-and-white photograph of three swivel arm chairs. The first chair has a high rectangular back; deep crest rail with rounded top corners; shaped arms with scrolled handholds and continuous curved arm supports; upholstered back, sides, and arm pads; rounded upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges; narrow plain seat rail; and pillar with swivel mechanism atop four low curved legs with casters. The second chair hasa high rounded back with wide continuous crest rail and stiles; straight lower back rail; upholstered back; flat shaped arms with rounded ends; curved arm supports; rounded upholstered seat; single row of metal tacks along upholstered edges of back and seat; narrow plain seat rail; and post with swivel mechanism atop four curved legs with casters. THe last chair has a rounded upholstered back with crest rail flowing into continuous arms with scrolled handholds; freestanding fluted vasiform arm supports; upholstered seat with curved front; single row of metal tacks outlining edges of upholstery; narrow plain seat rails; and post with swivel mechanism atop four low curved legs with casters. Handwritten notes on page include wood types and A. H. Davenport Co. detail numbers 372, 314 and 697.
armchairs
swivel chairs
chairs (furniture forms)
photographs
black-and-white photographs
1 black-and-white photograph (7 3/16 x 9 3/16 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.005.066
Possibly Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Photographer)
Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Photographer)
photographs
black-and-white photographs
Item
Swivel Arm Chair
Swivel Arm Chair
Swivel Arm Chair
Swivel Arm Chair
"Revolving Chair"
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