https://aaeportal.com/?id=58290
  • Open dialog for my citation options
  • My highlight options
  • Open dialog for share options
Close action menu
Please wait while we complete your search...
Please wait while we complete your search...
Yale University Press
Get access
Accessibility Options
AA
Description: AAePortal new
Site search
  • Return to previous
  • Page

Chair No. 14

Image details
Description: Chair No. 14
TitleChair No. 14
Creator nameThonet, Michael
Creator name (description)Gebrüder Thonet, Koritschan, Moravia (Czech Republic)
Creator nationality/cultureAustrian
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1881
Creation date (description)designed 1859
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsBeechwood, cane
Dimensions36 5/8 × 16 15/16 × 18 3/4 in. (93 × 43 × 47.6 cm)
LocationMuseum of Modern Art, New York
https:/­/­www.moma.org/­collection/­works/­110615
Accession number461.2008
SubjectsSeating (Furniture)Bentwood furnitureFurniture--Austria--History--19th century
Related content: Chapters (2) Images (50)

Select a chapter below to view this image within the text.

5. The Fork in the Road: Muthesius and Loos
Alina Payne
Description: From Ornament to Object: Genealogies of Architectural Modernism
From Ornament to Object: Genealogies of Architectural Modernism
The story that follows is well known. Muthesius, Wagner, the Vienna architects, Mies and Gropius, the Werkbund and the Bauhaus have been the focus of much scholarship. More satellites are constantly being added to these planets—Josef August Lux,...
Author
Alina Payne
PublisherYale University Press
Copyright© 2012 by Alina Payne
Related print edition pages: pp.195-229
https://doi.org/10.37862/aaeportal.00236.006
Stable URL: https://aaeportal.com/?id=-20974&redirecttoanchor=58290
Chapter subject tags:BauhausModernism (Aesthetics)Loos, Adolf, 1870-1933Architecture, Modern--20th centuryMuthesius, Hermann, 1861-1927Objects (Aesthetics)Decoration and ornament, Architectural--20th centuryDecorative arts--History--20th centuryArt nouveau (Architecture)Decoration and ornament--Art nouveauBehrens, Peter, 1868-1940Deutsches Werkbund
Chapter 17: Europe (1750–1900)
Jeffrey Collins and Pat Kirkham and Amy F. Ogata
Description: History of Design: Decorative Arts and Material Culture 1400–2000
History of Design: Decorative Arts and Material Culture 1400–2000
By the mid-eighteenth century, rising household wealth, improvements in manufacturing, and an expanding middle class gave European consumers access to greater quantities and a wider range of goods and styles...
Author
Jeffrey Collins and Pat Kirkham and Amy F. Ogata
PublisherBard Graduate Center
PublisherYale University Press
Copyright© 2013 Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture
Related print edition pages: pp.395-435
https://doi.org/10.37862/aaeportal.00219.017
Stable URL: https://aaeportal.com/?id=-20638&redirecttoanchor=58290
Chapter subject tags:Decoration and ornament, RococoDecoration and ornament--NeoclassicismDecorative arts--EuropeIndustrialization--Europe--HistoryHistoricism

Loading Images

View related images.

1 – 50 of 50 results
Description: Side Chair
Side Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
Jul 03
Creator nameHitchcock, Lambert
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleArtist
Creation date1825–1832
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsBeech, maple, white pine, oak, and yellow poplar
Dimensions33 5/16 x 14 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (84.6 x 37.5 x 39.4 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/22979
Accession number1977.48.4
Side Chair
Side Chair
Description: Armchair
Armchair
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 07
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleArtist
Creation date1870–1880
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsSteer horns, silk, wool, and brass
Dimensionsh. 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in)
LocationThe Art Institute of Chicago
http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/154236
Accession number2000.12
Armchair
Armchair
Description: Side Chair
Side Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
Jul 03
Creator roleArtist
Creation date1750–1770
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsMahogany, white oak, eastern white pine, and beech
Dimensions41 13/16 x 18 1/8 x 19 1/2 in. (106.2 x 46 x 49.5 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/48396
Accession number1952.20.2
Side Chair
Side Chair
Description: Stool
Stool
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent; carved by Henry Williams
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1737
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved gilt wood, modern silk damask upholstery
Dimensions51.6 × 69.6 × 53.5 cm
LocationRoyal Collection, United Kingdom
https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/12/collection/583/stool
Accession numberRCIN 583
Stool
Stool
Description: Dining chair
Dining chair
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nameMadsen, Kristina W.
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1993
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsImbuia, silk, horsehair, and aniline dye
Dimensions33 × 20 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (83.8 × 52.1 × 47.0 cm)
LocationRenwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/dining-chair-36483
Accession number1998.82
Dining chair
Dining chair
Description: Prototype "DCW" (Dining Chair Wood)
Prototype "DCW" (Dining Chair Wood)
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameEames, Charles
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1945–1946
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsBirch plywood, rubber, steel, and resin
Dimensions29 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. (74.9 x 48.9 x 54.6 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/118308
Accession number2010.79.1
Prototype "DCW" (Dining Chair Wood)
Prototype "DCW" (Dining Chair Wood)
Description: Chair
Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameDierra, Louis
Creator name (description)Louis Dierra, attributed designer; Pittsburg Plate Glass Company, manufacturer
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1939
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsGlass, gilt metal, and upholstery
Dimensions29 1/4 x 23 1/4 x 22 3/4 in. (74 x 59 x 58 cm)
Chair
Chair
Description: Sofa, for the Withdrawing Room at Kedleston
Sofa, for the Withdrawing Room at Kedleston
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)Attributed to Robert Adam, with John Linnell; carved by John Linnell
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1765
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved gilt wood, plaster, modern upholstery
LocationNational Trust, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/108608
Accession number108607.1
Sofa, for the Withdrawing Room at...
Sofa, for the Withdrawing Room at Kedleston
Description: Armchair
Armchair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 14
Creator namePugin, Augustus Welby Northmore
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1837–1840
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved oak, imitation leather upholstery
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O8188/armchair-pugin-augustus-welby/
Accession numberCIRC.237:1, 2-1951
Armchair
Armchair
Description: DCM (Dining Chair Metal)
DCM (Dining Chair Metal)
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameEames, Charles
Creator name (description)Charles Eames, designer; Ray Eames, designer; Molded Plywood Division, Evans Products Company, manufacturer; Herman Miller Furniture Company, distributor; Lit Brothers, retailer
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1946–1950
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsAniline-dyed birch plywood, chromium-plated steel, and rubber
Dimensions29 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 23 in. (74.9 x 48.9 x 58.4 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/88242
Accession number2003.7.2
DCM (Dining Chair Metal)
DCM (Dining Chair Metal)
Description: Side Chair, 650 Line
Side Chair, 650 Line
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameRisom, Jens
Creator name (description)Jens Risom, designer; Knoll Associated, Incorporated, manufacturer
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1941–1960
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsProbably birch and leather
Dimensions30 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 20 in. (77.5 x 44.5 x 50.8 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/96142
Accession number2003.120.1
Side Chair, 650 Line
Side Chair, 650 Line
Description: Thonet and Shaker rockers
Thonet and Shaker rockers
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 21
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1700–1900
Object typeFurniture
Thonet and Shaker rockers
Thonet and Shaker rockers
Description: Rocking chair (No. 377)
Rocking chair (No. 377)
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 28
Creator nameHoffmann, Wolfgang
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsChrome-plated steel and leather
Dimensions30 x 26 x 39 in. (76.2 x 66 x 99cm)
Rocking chair (No. 377)
Rocking chair (No. 377)
Description: Side Chair, "Contemporary Group" Line
Side Chair, "Contemporary Group" Line
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameRohde, Gilbert
Creator name (description)Gilbert Rohde, designer; Heywood Wakefield Company, manufacturer
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1930–1931
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsBeech, beech plywood, and Fabrikoid
Dimensions31 1/2 x 16 x 21 in. (80 x 40.6 x 53.3 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
Side Chair, "Contemporary Group" Line
Side Chair, "Contemporary Group" Line
Description: Airline Armchair
Airline Armchair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameWeber, Kem
Creator name (description)Kem Weber, designer; Airline Chair Company, manufacturer
Creator nationality/cultureGerman
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsBirch, ash, and Naugahyde
Dimensions31 1/2 x 25 x 33 in. (80 x 63.5 x 83.8 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/127713
Accession number2014.97.11
Airline Armchair
Airline Armchair
Description: Speed Lounge Chair
Speed Lounge Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameFrankl, Paul T.
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1932
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsPlywood, wood, cork, and cotton "monk's cloth" upholstery
Dimensions24 1/2 x 36 x 41 in. (62.2 x 91.4 x 104.1 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
Speed Lounge Chair
Speed Lounge Chair
Description: Light lounge
Light lounge
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 28
Creator nameMcArthur, Warren
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1936
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsAluminum, green vinyl, and rubber
Dimensions29 x 23.5 x 32.5 in. (73.7 x 59.7 x 82.6 cm)
Light lounge
Light lounge
Description: A folding chair depicted on a painted plaque from the Etruscan town of Cerveteri
A folding chair depicted on a painted plaque from the Etruscan town of Cerveteri
Posted by:John Carlson
May 10
Creator nameUlrich, Roger B.
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
A folding chair depicted on a painted...
A folding chair depicted on a painted plaque from the Etruscan town of Cerveteri
Description: 110 in the Shade bench
110 in the Shade bench
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nameFredell, Gail
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1987
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsBlack granite, ebonized mahogany, lacquered metal, and brass
Dimensions18 3/4 × 92 1/2 × 24 in. (47.6 × 235 × 61 cm)
LocationSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art
https://www.sfmoma.org/artwork/88.39.A-C
110 in the Shade bench
110 in the Shade bench
Description: Strawberry Hill Chair
Strawberry Hill Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 14
Creator nameWalpole, Horace;Bentley, Richard
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1755
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsEbonized beechwood, modern upholstery
LocationLewis Walpole Library, Yale University, Farmington, Connecticut
https://collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/16721011
Accession numberM0156-092
Strawberry Hill Chair
Strawberry Hill Chair
Description: Armchair
Armchair
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by James Lawson
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1764
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved and gilt-wood
LocationMoor Park, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Armchair
Armchair
Description: Side Chair
Side Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameStonorov, Oskar
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1940
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsWalnut, maple, and rush
Dimensions33 1/8 x 16 1/2 x 18 in. (84.1 x 41.9 x 45.7 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/25440
Accession number1981.53.7
Side Chair
Side Chair
Description: Child's Chair
Child's Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
Jul 03
Creator roleArtist
Creation date1775–1825
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsHickory or willow and white oak
Dimensions25 x 15 x 12 in. (63.5 x 38.1 x 30.5 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collection/search/2000.90.1
Accession number2000.90.1
Child's Chair
Child's Chair
Description: Furniture in the Valley (Mobili nella valle)
Furniture in the Valley (Mobili nella valle)
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 07
Creator nameDe Chirico, Giorgio
Creator nationality/cultureItalian
Creator rolePainter
Creation date1928
Object typePainting
MaterialsOil on canvas
Dimensions100 × 135 cm
LocationA. Pallini collection, Milan
Furniture in the Valley (Mobili nella...
Furniture in the Valley (Mobili nella valle)
Description: Garden Seat
Garden Seat
Posted by:John Carlson
May 14
Creator namePugin, Augustus Welby Northmore
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1848–1850
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsPolychromed glazed earthenware
LocationDetroit Institute of Art
https://www.dia.org/art/collection/object/garden-seat-57857
Accession number1994.6
Garden Seat
Garden Seat
Description: Lounge chair (No. 434-1)
Lounge chair (No. 434-1)
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 28
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1933
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsChrome-plated steel and upholstery
Dimensions30 x 25 x 35 in. (76.2 x 63.5 x 88.9 cm)
Lounge chair (No. 434-1)
Lounge chair (No. 434-1)
Description: View of the tapestry-room from Croome Court
View of the tapestry-room from Croome Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameInce and Mayhew
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1769–1770
Object typeFurniture
LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art, New York
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/209329
View of the tapestry-room from Croome...
View of the tapestry-room from Croome Court
Description: Side Chair
Side Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameProetz, Victor
Creator name (description)Victor Proetz, designer; Angelo Piano, maker
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1939–1941
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsProbably ash with beech, bronze mounts, and silk upholstery
Dimensions32 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 15 9/16 in. (982.5 x 47 x 39.5 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/64091
Accession number2010.51.6
Side Chair
Side Chair
Description: Lounge chair (No. LC-52-A)
Lounge chair (No. LC-52-A)
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 28
Creator nameWeber, Kem
Creator nationality/cultureGerman
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1935
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsChrome-plated steel and wool
Dimensions31 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (80 x 69.9 x 92.7 cm)
Lounge chair (No. LC-52-A)
Lounge chair (No. LC-52-A)
Description: Old Point comfort lounge chair
Old Point comfort lounge chair
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 28
Creator nameMcArthur, Warren
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1936
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsAluminum and upholstery
Dimensions32 x 31 x 39 in. (81.3 x 78.7 x 99 cm)
Old Point comfort lounge chair
Old Point comfort lounge chair
Description: Model No. 70 "Womb" Chair and Ottoman with...
Model No. 70 "Womb" Chair and Ottoman with "Puli" Pattern Upholstery
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameSaarinen, Eero
Creator name (description)Eero Saarinen, chair and ottoman designer; Marianne Strengell, upholstery designer; Knoll Associates, Incorporated, manufacturer
Creator nationality/cultureFinnish
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1945–1957
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsEnameled tubular steel, latex foam rubber, rubber, and probably fiberglass with cotton, linen, jute, wool, and rayon upholstery
DimensionsChair: 34 5/16 x 39 x 34 1/16 in. (87.2 x 99.1 x 86.5 cm); ottoman: 13 3/16 x 25 1/16 x 19 7/8 in. (33.5 x 63.7 x 50.5 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/59551
Accession number1992.64.1.1-.2
Model No. 70 "Womb" Chair and Ottoman...
Model No. 70 "Womb" Chair and Ottoman with "Puli" Pattern Upholstery
Description: Wooden mensa delphica from Herculaneum
Wooden mensa delphica from Herculaneum
Posted by:John Carlson
May 10
Creator nationality/cultureRoman
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date0–100 AD
Object typeFurniture
DimensionsD: 57 cm; H: 64 cm
Wooden mensa delphica from Herculaneum
Wooden mensa delphica from Herculaneum
Description: LC-52-A Lounge Chair
LC-52-A Lounge Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameWeber, Kem
Creator name (description)Kem Weber, designer; Lloyd Manufacturing Company (a division of Hollywood-Wakefield Company)
Creator nationality/cultureGerman
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1935–1937
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsChromium-plated steel, birch plywood, and velour
Dimensions29 1/2 x 25 x 39 1/2 in. (74.9 x 63.5 x 100.3 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/118541
Accession number2007.40.1
LC-52-A Lounge Chair
LC-52-A Lounge Chair
Description: Armarium from the Casa del Fabbro, Pompeii
Armarium from the Casa del Fabbro, Pompeii
Posted by:John Carlson
May 10
Creator nameUlrich, Roger B.
Creator name (description)After NSc 1934
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Armarium from the Casa del Fabbro,...
Armarium from the Casa del Fabbro, Pompeii
Description: Reconstruction of a wooden bed from Herculaneum
Reconstruction of a wooden bed from Herculaneum
Posted by:John Carlson
May 10
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Reconstruction of a wooden bed from...
Reconstruction of a wooden bed from Herculaneum
Description: Chair
Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 14
Creator namePugin, Augustus Welby Northmore
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1827
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsRosewood, gilt bronze, upholstery
LocationRoyal Collection, United Kingdom
https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/4/collection/29881/chair
Accession numberRCIN 29881
Chair
Chair
Description: Paimio chair, model no. 41
Paimio chair, model no. 41
Posted by:John Carlson
Jan 22
Creator nameAalto, Alvar
Creator nationality/cultureFinnish
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1931–1932
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsLaminated birch, bent plywood
Dimensions26 × 23 3/4 × 35 in. (66 × 60.3 × 88.9 cm)
LocationMinneapolis Institute of Arts
https://collections.artsmia.org/art/40240/paimio-lounge-chair-model-no-41-alvar-aalto
Accession number98.276.155
Paimio chair, model no. 41
Paimio lounge chair, model no. 41
Description: Villa Stein–de Monzie, salon
Villa Stein–de Monzie, salon
Posted by:John Carlson
May 03
Creator rolePhotographer
Object typePhotograph
Villa Stein–de Monzie, salon
Villa Stein–de Monzie, salon
Description: Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1729–1731
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved mahogany, beech and oak secondary timbers, modern upholstery
Dimensions37 1/2 × 22 × 23 1/2 in. (95.3 × 55.9 × 59.7 cm)
LocationPhiladelphia Museum of Art
https://www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/147926.html?mulR=328154334%7C95
Accession number1928-88-2
Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Description: Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1729–1731
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved mahogany, beech and oak secondary timbers, other woods, maroon plush velvet upholstery (c. 1917)
LocationNational Museums Liverpool, United Kingdom
Accession numberLL 4345
Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Side chair, probably for Tottenham Park
Description: Side Chair
Side Chair
Posted by:John Carlson
May 24
Creator nameSchoen, Eugene
Creator name (description)Eugene Schoen, designer; Schmieg, Hungate & Kotzian, Inc., manufacturer
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1931
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsRosewood, rosewood veneer, mahogany, bird's-eye maple veneer, and possible birch
Dimensions35 3/4 x 20 x 22 9/16 in. (90.8 x 50.8 x 57.3 cm)
LocationYale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut
http://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/26439
Accession number1984.84b
Side Chair
Side Chair
Description: Armchair for the Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle
Armchair for the Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent; probably carved by Henry Williams
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1746–1747
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsCarved gilt wood, upholstered with cut velvet
Dimensions128.5 × 77.5 × 74 cm
LocationRoyal Collection, United Kingdom
https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/1/collection/31178/open-armchair
Accession numberRCIN 31178
Armchair for the Guard Chamber, Windsor...
Armchair for the Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle
Description: Lounge Chair (No. 360-1)
Lounge Chair (No. 360-1)
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 28
Creator nameHoffmann, Wolfgang
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1934
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsChrome-plated steel and leather
Dimensions31 x 30 x 33 in. (78.7 x 76.2 x 83.8 cm)
Lounge Chair (No. 360-1)
Lounge Chair (No. 360-1)
Description: Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a suite of eight, Croome Court
Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a suite of eight, Croome Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)made by William Vile with specialist carving by Sefferin Alken
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1765
Object typeFurniture
MaterialsMahogany
LocationCroome Estate Trust, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a...
Arm-chair from the gallery, one of a suite of eight, Croome Court
Description: Veneer work on a stool from Herculaneum
Veneer work on a stool from Herculaneum
Posted by:John Carlson
May 10
Creator nameUlrich, Roger B.
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Veneer work on a stool from Herculaneum
Veneer work on a stool from Herculaneum
Description: Example of Coloristic Composition in an Interior
Example of Coloristic Composition in an Interior
Posted by:John Carlson
May 03
Creator nameDoesburg, Theo van
Creator nationality/cultureDutch
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1920
Object typeArchitecture
LocationFrom L'Architecture vivante, 1925
Example of Coloristic Composition in an...
Example of Coloristic Composition in an Interior
Description: Three-legged banquet table standing in front of a dining couch
Three-legged banquet table standing in front of a dining couch
Posted by:John Carlson
May 10
Creator nameUlrich, Roger B.
Creator name (description)After MacIntosh 1974
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Three-legged banquet table standing in...
Three-legged banquet table standing in front of a dining couch
Description: A History of Modern Furniture from Prehistoric Times to the Post War Era by the...
A History of Modern Furniture from Prehistoric Times to the Post War Era by the Herman Miller Furniture Company, 2
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 28
Creator rolePublisher
Creation date1940
Object typePeriodical
A History of Modern Furniture from...
A History of Modern Furniture from Prehistoric Times to the Post War Era by the Herman Miller Furniture Company, 2
Description: A wooden bench from Herculaneum
A wooden bench from Herculaneum
Posted by:John Carlson
May 10
Creator nameUlrich, Roger B.
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
A wooden bench from Herculaneum
A wooden bench from Herculaneum
Description: Sunbreak, or wind-screen, among other patio furnishings on exhibition at the San...
Sunbreak, or wind-screen, among other patio furnishings on exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 17
Creator nameEckbo, Royston, and Williams
Creator name (description)Eckbo, Royston, and Williams, Designers; Robert Royston, Principal Designer; Florence Alston Swift, Sculptor (for decorative panels of concrete and black iron, within vertical Redwood screen/fence)
Creator nationality/cultureAmerican
Creator roleArtist
Creation date1949
Object typeInstallation
Sunbreak, or wind-screen, among other...
Sunbreak, or wind-screen, among other patio furnishings on exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Note: Some of the images of artworks presented on this platform were not sourced from the original print publication. However, in order to preserve the scholarly record of the print publication, all original image captions and credit lines have been retained on the platform. Learn more about our image policies.

Loading image