Chair

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a chair showcasing a ladder-back design from front, side, and top-down views. The front view displays the ladder-like back with rounded finials, while the side view reveals the structural elements such as rear supports and stabilizing bars. The top-down view highlights the woven seat pattern with a scale of "2½” = 1’" provided on the drawing. The focus is on the traditional simplicity and functionality of the chair design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.4 x 31.7 cm (9 3/16 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10401

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SCALE 2 1/2" = 1'

Wikidata ID

Q64535077

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