Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Small comb-back of five spindles. Right arm terminating in large ovate writing surface supported by two turned braces and covered with red leather; left arm is knuckled. Arm assembly rests on two turned seventeen spindles. Broad slightly dished seat supported by four turned legs joined by H system of turned stretchers; drawers under writing arm and seat.
Credit Line
Gift of George A. Hearn
Date
early 19th century
Accession Number
1907-14-3-a/e
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
furniture
Decorative Arts
Object Name
writing chair
Type
writing chair
Medium
ash, maple, and beech woods, leather; brass
Dimensions
H x W x D: 103 x 93.5 x 80.5cm (40 9/16 x 36 13/16 x 31 11/16in.)
made in
USA
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1907-14-3-a_e