1880-1914, undated
GUSN-308158
Design drawing titled "Revolving Chair" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Swivel arm chair has high semicircular back; crest rail which flows into lower arms with scrolled handholds; vasiform-turned arm supports with reeding at base; upholstered seat with curved front; single row of metal tacks outlining edges of upholstery; narrow plain seat rails; and swivel mechanism atop base with four low curved legs with casters. Title and "697" are handwritten on drawing.
chairs (furniture forms)
armchairs
swivel chairs
easy chairs
design drawings
sketches
1 design drawing in ink (6 1/8 x 5 7/8 inches)
CC010
Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
2012
CC010.001.006.070.006
A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)
design drawings
sketches
Item
"Desk Chair"
"Desk Chair"
Swivel Arm Chairs # 372, #314 and #697
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