Office Swivel Chair

c. 1936

George Kirschner

Associated Names
George Kirschner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage swivel chair with a rounded backrest and a circular seat, both upholstered in a greenish-blue fabric. The chair's frame and legs are made from wood with an ornate design, featuring curved arm supports and a central pedestal base with four legs extending outward. The color palette includes natural wood tones with hints of reddish-brown, contrasted with the greenish-blue upholstery. The chair is positioned centrally on the page, casting a shadow to the right, suggesting a light source from the left side. Text beneath the chair indicates "APPROXIMATELY 1/4 ACTUAL SIZE."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, graphite, andpen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 19.2 cm (13 15/16 x 7 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20"high; 19"wide. See data sheet for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4509


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: APPROXIMATELY 1/4 ACTUAL SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64571457

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