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Peacock

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    Object Details

    Designer

    Hans J. Wegner, Danish, 1914–2007

    Manufacturer

    Johannes Hansen Møbelsnedkeri A/S, Copenhagen
    PP Møbler, Copenhagen

    Catalogue Status

    Research in Progress

    Description

    Formed as a slatted back rest fanning out with spindles that resemble peacock feathers framed by a rounded crest rail ending in a rope cord seat. The legs of the chair splay out slightly and are connected by a stretcher. Below the seat, two sticks rise up and are continued above by the arm support, where these two elements meet at an acute angle through the arm rests.

    Credit Line

    From the collection of Jon N. Streep, given in his memory

    Date

    1950s

    Accession Number

    2011-35-1

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    furniture
    Decorative Arts

    Object Name

    Armchair

    Type

    Armchair

    Medium

    Solid ash, rope cord, and teak

    Dimensions

    H x W x D: 109 x 77 x 54 cm (42 15/16 x 30 5/16 x 21 1/4 in.)

    manufactured in

    Denmark

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    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
    Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

    Data Source

    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

    Metadata Usage

    Not determined

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq42e51fc2b-4758-43fd-8ae0-a746701fd86c

    Record ID

    chndm_2011-35-1

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    Blue, open, shell-like chair upholstered in fabric, resting on chrome legs with ottoman.

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