Chair

c. 1936

John Dieterich

Associated Names
John Dieterich

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an armchair design. The drawing shows detailed schematics of an armchair, including front and side views, measurements, and sectional details. The front view displays the chair's dimensions and arm height. The side view highlights the chair's backrest and armrest with depth dimensions. Additionally, sectional views titled "Section A" and "Section B" show cross-sectional shapes of parts of the chair. Annotations provide details such as scaling ratio (1/8 inch equals 1 foot), material (walnut), designation number, and authoring details (drawn by John Dieterich on 5/25/36). The drawing style suggests it is for furniture design and reproduction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 20.3 cm (10 1/2 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10390

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: SCALE: - 1/8" - 1' / ARMCHAIR # 11.60 (148, 149) / COLOR: - "Walnut" / Room # M. 15. METRO. Mus. / John Dieterich, 5/25/36.

Wikidata ID

Q64582400

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